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{t:"Youth in Action ",p:1,x:76,y:903,w:375,h:64},
{t:"Programme Guide",p:1,x:76,y:965,w:422,h:64},
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{t:"TABLE OF CONTENTS ",p:3,x:441,y:188,w:369,h:50},
{t:"INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... ...... 1 ",p:3,x:206,y:301,w:951,h:26},
{t:"PART A - General information about Youth in Action Programme........................................ 3 ",p:3,x:206,y:339,w:951,h:26},
{t:"1. ",p:3,x:261,y:376,w:24,h:25},
{t:"What are the objectives, the priorities and the important features of the ",p:3,x:316,y:376,w:667,h:25},
{t:"Youth in Action Programme?.......................................................................................",p:3,x:316,y:401,w:814,h:25},
{t:"4 ",p:3,x:1140,y:401,w:17,h:26},
{t:"2.  ",p:3,x:261,y:439,w:30,h:25},
{t:"What is the budget?.................................................................................................. 10 ",p:3,x:316,y:439,w:841,h:26},
{t:"3.  ",p:3,x:261,y:477,w:30,h:25},
{t:"What is the structure of the Youth in Action Programme?.............................................11 ",p:3,x:316,y:477,w:841,h:26},
{t:"4.  ",p:3,x:261,y:514,w:30,h:25},
{t:"Who implements the Youth in Action Programme?.......................................................13 ",p:3,x:316,y:514,w:841,h:26},
{t:"5.  ",p:3,x:261,y:552,w:30,h:25},
{t:"Who can participate in the Youth in Action Programme?...............................................16 ",p:3,x:316,y:552,w:841,h:26},
{t:"6.  ",p:3,x:261,y:590,w:30,h:25},
{t:"What support is available? ......................................................................................... 20 ",p:3,x:316,y:590,w:841,h:26},
{t:"PART B -Information about the Actions................................................................................ 23 ",p:3,x:206,y:627,w:951,h:26},
{t:"Action 1.1 - Youth Exchanges ............................................................................................. 24 ",p:3,x:261,y:665,w:896,h:26},
{t:"Action 1.2 - Youth Initiatives .............................................................................................. 34 ",p:3,x:261,y:703,w:896,h:26},
{t:"Action 1.3 - Youth Democracy Projects................................................................................ 43 ",p:3,x:261,y:740,w:896,h:26},
{t:"Action 1 - Multi-Measure projects........................................................................................ 51 ",p:3,x:261,y:778,w:896,h:26},
{t:"Action 2 - European Voluntary Service................................................................................. 52 ",p:3,x:261,y:816,w:896,h:26},
{t:"Action 3.1 - Cooperation with the Neighbouring Partner Countries of the European ",p:3,x:261,y:853,w:761,h:25},
{t:"Union.......................................................................................................................",p:3,x:316,y:878,w:806,h:25},
{t:"74 ",p:3,x:1129,y:878,w:28,h:26},
{t:"Action 4.3 - Training and Networking of those active in youth work and youth ",p:3,x:261,y:916,w:719,h:25},
{t:"organisations............................................................................................................ 94 ",p:3,x:316,y:941,w:841,h:26},
{t:"Action 4.3 - Multi-Measure projects ................................................................................... 104 ",p:3,x:261,y:979,w:896,h:26},
{t:"Action 5.1 - Meetings of young people and those responsible for youth policy.......................105 ",p:3,x:261,y:1016,w:896,h:26},
{t:"PART C - Information for applicants.................................................................................... 113 ",p:3,x:206,y:1054,w:951,h:26},
{t:"1.  ",p:3,x:261,y:1092,w:30,h:25},
{t:"What do you have to do in order to submit a Youth in Action project? .........................113 ",p:3,x:316,y:1092,w:841,h:26},
{t:"2. ",p:3,x:261,y:1129,w:23,h:26},
{t:"What happens once the application is submitted? ...................................................... 120 ",p:3,x:316,y:1129,w:841,h:26},
{t:"3.  ",p:3,x:261,y:1167,w:30,h:25},
{t:"What happens if your application is approved? .......................................................... 121 ",p:3,x:316,y:1167,w:841,h:26},
{t:"ANNEX I - List of contact details ......................................................................................... 126 ",p:3,x:206,y:1205,w:951,h:26},
{t:"ANNEX II - Glossary of key-terms ....................................................................................... 134 ",p:3,x:206,y:1242,w:951,h:26},
{t:"ANNEX III - Useful references............................................................................................. 140 ",p:3,x:206,y:1280,w:951,h:26},
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{t:"ABBREVIATIONS ",p:4,x:520,y:229,w:207,h:35},
{t:"APV: Advance Planning Visit ",p:4,x:244,y:324,w:269,h:25},
{t:"CO: Coordinating Organisation ",p:4,x:244,y:362,w:289,h:25},
{t:"CoE: Council of Europe ",p:4,x:244,y:400,w:221,h:25},
{t:"DG: Directorate General ",p:4,x:244,y:437,w:230,h:25},
{t:"DG EAC: Directorate General for Education and Culture ",p:4,x:244,y:475,w:519,h:25},
{t:"EACEA: Educational, Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency ",p:4,x:244,y:513,w:570,h:25},
{t:"EC: European Commission  ",p:4,x:244,y:550,w:257,h:25},
{t:"EI: Expression of Interest ",p:4,x:244,y:588,w:244,h:25},
{t:"EECA: Eastern Europe and Caucasus ",p:4,x:244,y:626,w:347,h:25},
{t:"ENGO: Body active at European level in the youth field ",p:4,x:244,y:663,w:515,h:25},
{t:"EP: European Parliament ",p:4,x:244,y:701,w:238,h:25},
{t:"EU: European Union ",p:4,x:244,y:739,w:195,h:25},
{t:"EVS: European Voluntary Service ",p:4,x:244,y:776,w:314,h:25},
{t:"FR: Financial Regulation ",p:4,x:244,y:814,w:231,h:25},
{t:"HO: Host Organisation ",p:4,x:244,y:852,w:216,h:25},
{t:"MEDA: Mediterranean Partner Countries ",p:4,x:244,y:889,w:381,h:25},
{t:"NA: National Agency ",p:4,x:244,y:927,w:199,h:25},
{t:"OMC: Open Method of Coordination ",p:4,x:244,y:964,w:339,h:25},
{t:"RC: Resource Centre ",p:4,x:244,y:1002,w:200,h:25},
{t:"SALTO: Support, Advanced Learning and Training Opportunities ",p:4,x:244,y:1040,w:600,h:25},
{t:"SEE: South East Europe ",p:4,x:244,y:1077,w:228,h:25},
{t:"SO: Sending Organisation ",p:4,x:244,y:1115,w:246,h:25},
{t:"TCP: Training and Cooperation Plan ",p:4,x:244,y:1153,w:338,h:25},
{t:"YiA: Youth in Action Programme",p:4,x:244,y:1190,w:300,h:25},
{t:"1 ",p:5,x:985,y:1672,w:16,h:22},
{t:"INTRODUCTION ",p:5,x:481,y:201,w:288,h:50},
{t:"Youth in Action is the Programme the European Union has set up for young people. It aims to ",p:5,x:206,y:314,w:835,h:22},
{t:"inspire a sense of active European citizenship, solidarity and tolerance among young Europeans ",p:5,x:206,y:336,w:835,h:22},
{t:"and to involve them in shaping the Union's future. It promotes mobility within and beyond the EU's ",p:5,x:206,y:359,w:832,h:22},
{t:"borders, non-formal learning and intercultural dialogue, and encourages the inclusion of all young ",p:5,x:206,y:382,w:834,h:22},
{t:"people, regardless of their educational, social and cultural background: Youth in Action is a ",p:5,x:206,y:404,w:838,h:22},
{t:"Programme for all! ",p:5,x:206,y:427,w:160,h:22},
{t:"Every year, thousands of projects are submitted by promoters in order to get financial support from ",p:5,x:206,y:471,w:832,h:23},
{t:"the Programme; a selection process aims at granting the best projects. ",p:5,x:206,y:495,w:593,h:22},
{t:"Depending on the Programme Action, this selection process is initiated in one of the following ",p:5,x:206,y:540,w:836,h:22},
{t:"ways: ",p:5,x:206,y:563,w:53,h:22},
{t:"for most Actions, this Guide  specifies the details of a general call for proposals ",p:5,x:244,y:608,w:659,h:22},
{t:"for some Actions, specific calls for proposals are published; these Actions are simply mentioned ",p:5,x:244,y:630,w:795,h:22},
{t:"in this Programme Guide. ",p:5,x:244,y:653,w:216,h:22},
{t:"This Guide is a tool for anybody who would like to participate in the Youth in Action Programme, be ",p:5,x:206,y:698,w:833,h:22},
{t:"they 'participants' - the young people and youth workers - or 'promoters' - those who represent the ",p:5,x:206,y:720,w:832,h:23},
{t:"participants and submit the applications (grant requests). ",p:5,x:206,y:744,w:480,h:22},
{t:"While we have endeavoured to ensure that this P rogramme Guide is as complete as possible, ",p:5,x:206,y:789,w:832,h:22},
{t:"please note that you can also receive help from various other sources; these are also mentioned in ",p:5,x:206,y:812,w:833,h:22},
{t:"the Guide itself.  ",p:5,x:206,y:834,w:142,h:22},
{t:"How to read the Programme Guide ",p:5,x:206,y:900,w:517,h:35},
{t:"The Programme Guide has three parts: ",p:5,x:206,y:971,w:329,h:22},
{t:"Part A is an introduction to the Programme and its general objectives. It also indicates which ",p:5,x:244,y:1016,w:796,h:22},
{t:"countries participate in the Programme and specifies the priorities and the main features which ",p:5,x:244,y:1039,w:795,h:22},
{t:"are relevant to all supported activities. This section is addressed to those who wish to have an ",p:5,x:244,y:1061,w:795,h:22},
{t:"overview of the Programme in its entirety. ",p:5,x:244,y:1084,w:355,h:22},
{t:"Part B gives information on the different Actions and sub-Actions of the Programme that are ",p:5,x:244,y:1129,w:797,h:22},
{t:"covered by this Guide. This section is mainly addressed to those who are interested to knowing ",p:5,x:244,y:1152,w:795,h:22},
{t:"in detail which are the concrete typologies of projects supported by the Programme.  ",p:5,x:244,y:1174,w:709,h:22},
{t:"Part C gives detailed information on application procedures and deadlines, selection modalities, ",p:5,x:244,y:1220,w:795,h:22},
{t:"financial and legal provisions. This section is addressed to all those who intend to submit a ",p:5,x:244,y:1242,w:797,h:22},
{t:"project proposal under the framework of the Youth in Action Programme.  ",p:5,x:244,y:1264,w:618,h:23},
{t:"Furthermore, this Guide includes the following Annexes: ",p:5,x:206,y:1310,w:470,h:22},
{t:"Annex 1: Glossary of key-terms. These key-terms will be displayed in italic character ",p:5,x:244,y:1354,w:803,h:23},
{t:"throughout this Guide   ",p:5,x:244,y:1378,w:198,h:22},
{t:"Annex 2: Contact details of the structures and partners of the Youth in Action Programme ",p:5,x:244,y:1401,w:748,h:22},
{t:"Annex 3: Useful references  ",p:5,x:244,y:1423,w:235,h:22},
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{t:"                           ",p:8,x:859,y:92,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Part A – General information about the Youth in Action Programme  ",p:8,x:444,y:45,w:573,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:8,x:154,y:64,w:859,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:8,x:147,y:136,w:11,h:22},
{t:"PART A - GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ",p:8,x:259,y:193,w:733,h:50},
{t:"YOUTH IN ACTION PROGRAMME ",p:8,x:338,y:244,w:575,h:50},
{t:"By Decision N° 1719/2006/EC of 15 November 20061, the European Parliament and the Council adopted the ",p:8,x:147,y:354,w:954,h:24},
{t:"Youth in Action Programme for the period 2007 to 2013 which put into place the legal framework to support non-",p:8,x:147,y:379,w:944,h:22},
{t:"formal learning activities for young people.  ",p:8,x:147,y:402,w:366,h:22},
{t:"The Youth in Action Programme aims to respond at European level to the needs of young people from ",p:8,x:147,y:447,w:956,h:22},
{t:"adolescence to adulthood. It makes an important contribution to the acquisition of competences and is therefore ",p:8,x:147,y:470,w:951,h:22},
{t:"a key instrument in providing young people with opportunities for non-formal and informal learning with a ",p:8,x:147,y:492,w:955,h:22},
{t:"European dimension. It contributes to the fulfilment of the aims set out in the revised Lisbon Strategy2 and the ",p:8,x:147,y:513,w:952,h:24},
{t:"European Youth Pact3. Furthermore, it is an important instrument to support the EU Youth Strategy – Investing ",p:8,x:147,y:535,w:952,h:24},
{t:"and Empowering4.   ",p:8,x:147,y:558,w:169,h:24},
{t:"The Youth in Action Programme builds on the experience of the previous Youth for Europe Programme (l989-",p:8,x:147,y:605,w:944,h:22},
{t:"1999), the European Voluntary Service (1996-1999) and the YOUTH Programme (2000-2006). It has been ",p:8,x:147,y:628,w:955,h:22},
{t:"adopted after wide consultation with the different stakeholders in the youth field. An interim evaluation of the ",p:8,x:147,y:651,w:953,h:22},
{t:"YOUTH Programme was carried out in 2003, receiving input from a wide variety of specialists, stakeholders and ",p:8,x:147,y:673,w:951,h:22},
{t:"individuals involved in the Programme. An ex ante evaluation was a lso used in putting together the Youth in ",p:8,x:147,y:695,w:953,h:23},
{t:"Action Programme.  ",p:8,x:147,y:719,w:170,h:22},
{t:"The implementation of the present Programme Guide (and of the additional specific calls for proposals) of the ",p:8,x:147,y:795,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action Programme is subject to the following conditions: ",p:8,x:147,y:817,w:547,h:22},
{t:"adoption by the Commission of the annual work plan for the implementation of the Youth in Action ",p:8,x:185,y:863,w:918,h:22},
{t:"Programme, after its referral to the Programme Committee ",p:8,x:185,y:885,w:494,h:22},
{t:"adoption by the European Parliament and the Council of the necessary appropriations for Youth in Action ",p:8,x:185,y:908,w:915,h:22},
{t:"within the framework of the annual budget of the European Union. ",p:8,x:185,y:931,w:559,h:22},
{t:"                                                      ",p:8,x:147,y:1531,w:305,h:19},
{t:"1 OJ L 327 of 24 November 2006, pp.30-44. ",p:8,x:147,y:1550,w:327,h:21},
{t:"2 Working together for growth and jobs. A new start for the Lisbon Strategy, COM (2005) 24 of 2 February 2005. ",p:8,x:147,y:1570,w:835,h:21},
{t:"3 Annex 1 of Presidency Conclusions of the European Council, Brussels, 22 and 23 March 2005. ",p:8,x:147,y:1590,w:703,h:21},
{t:"4 Council Resolution of 27 November 2009 on a renewed framework for European cooperation in the youth field (2010-2018). ",p:8,x:147,y:1612,w:930,h:23},
{t:"       ",p:9,x:232,y:91,w:33,h:22},
{t:"4",p:9,x:1082,y:1666,w:10,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:9,x:229,y:45,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:9,x:192,y:64,w:883,h:22},
{t:"1. What are the objectives, the priorities and the ",p:9,x:147,y:122,w:971,h:40},
{t:"important features of the Youth in Action Programme? ",p:9,x:147,y:162,w:924,h:40},
{t:"Objectives ",p:9,x:147,y:255,w:162,h:35},
{t:"The general objectives stated in the legal basis of the Youth in Action Programme are to: ",p:9,x:147,y:302,w:743,h:22},
{t:"promote young people’s active citizenship in general and their European citizenship in particular  ",p:9,x:185,y:348,w:804,h:22},
{t:"develop solidarity and promote tolerance among young people, in particular in order to foster social cohesion ",p:9,x:185,y:370,w:913,h:22},
{t:"in the European Union ",p:9,x:185,y:393,w:191,h:22},
{t:"foster mutual understanding between young people in different countries ",p:9,x:185,y:416,w:611,h:22},
{t:"contribute to developing the quality of support systems for youth activities and the capabilities of civil society ",p:9,x:185,y:438,w:913,h:22},
{t:"organisations in the youth field ",p:9,x:185,y:461,w:261,h:22},
{t:"promote European cooperation in the youth field. ",p:9,x:185,y:484,w:414,h:22},
{t:"Priorities ",p:9,x:147,y:527,w:141,h:35},
{t:"These general objectives shall be implemented at project level, taking into consideration permanent priorities and ",p:9,x:147,y:575,w:951,h:22},
{t:"annual priorities.  ",p:9,x:147,y:597,w:150,h:22},
{t:"Permanent priorities ",p:9,x:147,y:641,w:266,h:30},
{t:"European citizenship ",p:9,x:147,y:704,w:246,h:27},
{t:"Making young people aware that they are European citizens is a priority of the Youth in Action Programme. The ",p:9,x:147,y:744,w:951,h:22},
{t:"objective is to encourage young people to reflect on European topics and to involve them in the discussion on the ",p:9,x:147,y:767,w:950,h:22},
{t:"construction and the future of the European Union. On this basis, projects should have a strong 'European ",p:9,x:147,y:790,w:954,h:22},
{t:"dimension' and stimulate reflection on the emerging European society and its values.  ",p:9,x:147,y:812,w:714,h:22},
{t:"European dimension is a broad conceptual term. To reflect this, a Youth in Action project should offer young ",p:9,x:147,y:858,w:953,h:22},
{t:"people the opportunity to identify common values with other young people from different countries in spite of ",p:9,x:147,y:880,w:952,h:22},
{t:"their cultural differences.  ",p:9,x:147,y:903,w:218,h:22},
{t:"Projects should also stimulate young people to reflect on the essential characteristics of European society and, ",p:9,x:147,y:948,w:952,h:22},
{t:"above all, encourage them to play an active role in their communities. To feel European, young people must ",p:9,x:147,y:971,w:953,h:22},
{t:"become aware of the fact that they play a role in the construction of the current and future Europe. Therefore, a ",p:9,x:147,y:993,w:951,h:22},
{t:"project with a European dimension should not only 'discover' Europe, but also - and most importantly - aim to ",p:9,x:147,y:1016,w:952,h:22},
{t:"build it. ",p:9,x:147,y:1039,w:67,h:22},
{t:"Participation of young people ",p:9,x:147,y:1082,w:345,h:27},
{t:"A main priority of the Youth in Action Programme is the active participation of young people in their daily life. The ",p:9,x:147,y:1122,w:951,h:22},
{t:"overall aim is to encourage young people to be active citizens. Participation takes the following dimensions, as ",p:9,x:147,y:1145,w:952,h:22},
{t:"laid down in the Council Resolution on the common objectives for participation by and information for young ",p:9,x:147,y:1168,w:953,h:22},
{t:"people5: ",p:9,x:147,y:1188,w:74,h:24},
{t:"to increase the participation by young people in the civic life of their community ",p:9,x:185,y:1235,w:666,h:22},
{t:"to increase participation by young people in the system of representative democracy ",p:9,x:185,y:1258,w:705,h:22},
{t:"to provide greater support for various forms of learning to participate.  ",p:9,x:185,y:1281,w:590,h:22},
{t:"Projects funded under the Youth in Action Programme should reflect these three dimensions by using ",p:9,x:147,y:1326,w:958,h:22},
{t:"participatory approaches as a pedagogical principle for project implementation.  ",p:9,x:147,y:1349,w:666,h:22},
{t:"The following points highlight key principles of participatory approaches in youth in Action projects: ",p:9,x:147,y:1394,w:828,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:9,x:147,y:1417,w:11,h:22},
{t:"offering space for inter-action of participants, avoid passive listening  ",p:9,x:185,y:1439,w:577,h:22},
{t:"respect for individual knowledge and skills ",p:9,x:185,y:1462,w:354,h:22},
{t:"ensuring influence over project decisions, not simply involvement ",p:9,x:185,y:1484,w:545,h:22},
{t:"participation is a learning process as much as an outcome ",p:9,x:185,y:1507,w:485,h:22},
{t:"an approach and attitude rather than a specific set of technical skills. ",p:9,x:185,y:1530,w:576,h:22},
{t:"                                                      ",p:9,x:147,y:1596,w:305,h:19},
{t:"5 Council Resolution (2003/C 295/04) of 25 November 2003, OJ C 295 of 5.12.2003, pp. 6-8. ",p:9,x:147,y:1614,w:687,h:21},
{t:"  ",p:10,x:147,y:92,w:10,h:22},
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{t:"5",p:10,x:1082,y:1672,w:10,h:22},
{t:"Part A – What are the objectives, priorities and important features of the Programme?  ",p:10,x:286,y:45,w:730,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:10,x:154,y:64,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Participatory approaches emphasise behavioural principles. These include: ",p:10,x:147,y:110,w:619,h:22},
{t:"reversing the traditional roles of outside ‘experts’ (a reversal of learning - from extracting to empowering) ",p:10,x:185,y:158,w:880,h:22},
{t:"facilitating young people to undertake their own analysis (handing over the stick) ",p:10,x:185,y:181,w:678,h:22},
{t:"self-critical awareness by facilitators ",p:10,x:185,y:204,w:303,h:22},
{t:"the sharing of ideas and information. ",p:10,x:185,y:226,w:311,h:22},
{t:"Participatory techniques are not just tools. The participatory approach is also a state of mind, an attitude.  ",p:10,x:147,y:272,w:885,h:22},
{t:"In a broad sense, this priority should be seen as a key method which will enable young people to take an active ",p:10,x:147,y:317,w:950,h:22},
{t:"part in any Youth in Action project at all stages of its development. In other words, young people should be ",p:10,x:147,y:339,w:953,h:22},
{t:"consulted and be part of the decision making process that may affect their projects.  ",p:10,x:147,y:362,w:706,h:22},
{t:"Moreover, the Youth in Action Programme encourage young people to get involved in projects that have a ",p:10,x:147,y:407,w:954,h:22},
{t:"positive impact for the community in general. ",p:10,x:147,y:429,w:381,h:23},
{t:"Cultural diversity  ",p:10,x:147,y:473,w:211,h:27},
{t:"The respect for cultural diversity together with the fight against racism and xenophobia are priorities of the Youth ",p:10,x:147,y:513,w:951,h:22},
{t:"in Action Programme. By facilitating joint activities of young people from different cultural, ethnic and religious ",p:10,x:147,y:536,w:952,h:22},
{t:"backgrounds, the Programme aims to develop the intercultural learning of young people.  ",p:10,x:147,y:559,w:747,h:22},
{t:"As far as the development and implementation of projects are concerned, this means that young people ",p:10,x:147,y:604,w:956,h:22},
{t:"participating in a project should become aware of its intercultural dimension. The project should stimulate ",p:10,x:147,y:627,w:955,h:22},
{t:"awareness and reflection on the differences in values. Young people should be supported to respectfully and ",p:10,x:147,y:649,w:953,h:22},
{t:"sensitively challenge viewpoints that perpetuate inequality or discrimination. Furthermore, intercultural working ",p:10,x:147,y:672,w:953,h:22},
{t:"methods should be used to enable project participants to participate on an equal basis.  ",p:10,x:147,y:695,w:732,h:22},
{t:"Inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities ",p:10,x:147,y:738,w:597,h:27},
{t:"An important priority for the European Union is to give access to all young people, including young people with ",p:10,x:147,y:778,w:952,h:22},
{t:"fewer opportunities, to the Youth in Action Programme.  ",p:10,x:147,y:801,w:471,h:22},
{t:"Young people with fewer opportunities are young people that are at a disadvantage compared to their peers ",p:10,x:147,y:846,w:953,h:22},
{t:"because they face one or more of the situations and obstacles mentioned in the non-exhaustive list below. In ",p:10,x:147,y:869,w:952,h:22},
{t:"certain contexts, these situations or obstacles prevent young people from having effective access to formal and ",p:10,x:147,y:891,w:952,h:22},
{t:"non-formal education, trans-national mobility and participation, active citizenship, empowerment and inclusion in ",p:10,x:147,y:914,w:951,h:22},
{t:"society at large.  ",p:10,x:147,y:937,w:143,h:22},
{t:"Social obstacles: young people facing discrimination because of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ",p:10,x:185,y:982,w:913,h:22},
{t:"disability, etc.; young people with limited social skills or anti-social or risky sexual behaviours; young people ",p:10,x:185,y:1005,w:914,h:22},
{t:"in a precarious situation; (ex-)offenders, (ex-)drug or alcohol abusers; young and/or single parents; orphans; ",p:10,x:185,y:1027,w:913,h:22},
{t:"young people from broken families. ",p:10,x:185,y:1050,w:299,h:22},
{t:"Economic obstacles: young people with a low standard of living, low income, dependence on social welfare ",p:10,x:185,y:1095,w:914,h:22},
{t:"system; in long-term unemployment or poverty; young people who are homeless, young people in debt or ",p:10,x:185,y:1118,w:914,h:22},
{t:"with financial problems. ",p:10,x:185,y:1140,w:202,h:22},
{t:"Disability: young people with mental (intellectual, cognitive, learning), physical, sensory or other disabilities. ",p:10,x:185,y:1186,w:899,h:22},
{t:"Educational difficulties: young people with learning difficulties; early school-leavers and school dropouts; ",p:10,x:185,y:1231,w:916,h:22},
{t:"lower qualified persons; young people with poor school performance. ",p:10,x:185,y:1254,w:579,h:22},
{t:"Cultural differences: young immigrants or refugees or descendants from immigrant or refugee families; ",p:10,x:185,y:1299,w:917,h:22},
{t:"young people belonging to a national or ethnic minority; young people with linguistic adaptation and cultural ",p:10,x:185,y:1321,w:913,h:22},
{t:"inclusion problems. ",p:10,x:185,y:1344,w:164,h:22},
{t:"Health problems: young people with chronic health problems, severe illnesses or psychiatric conditions; ",p:10,x:185,y:1389,w:917,h:22},
{t:"young people with mental health problems. ",p:10,x:185,y:1412,w:365,h:22},
{t:"Geographical obstacles: young people from remote or rural areas; young people living on small islands or ",p:10,x:185,y:1457,w:915,h:22},
{t:"peripheral regions; young people from urban problem zones; young people from less serviced areas (limited ",p:10,x:185,y:1480,w:914,h:22},
{t:"public transport, poor facilities, abandoned villages).  ",p:10,x:185,y:1502,w:444,h:22},
{t:"Youth groups and organisations should take appropriate measures to avoid exclusion of specific target groups. ",p:10,x:147,y:1548,w:952,h:22},
{t:"However, it is possible that young people confronted by one specific situation or obstacle face a disadvantage ",p:10,x:147,y:1570,w:952,h:22},
{t:"compared to their peers in one country or region, but not in another one.  ",p:10,x:147,y:1593,w:619,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:11,x:232,y:91,w:33,h:22},
{t:"6",p:11,x:1082,y:1666,w:10,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:11,x:229,y:45,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:11,x:192,y:64,w:883,h:22},
{t:"The Youth in Action Programme is a Programme for all, and efforts should be made to include young people with ",p:11,x:147,y:132,w:950,h:22},
{t:"special needs. ",p:11,x:147,y:155,w:122,h:22},
{t:"Beyond accessibility to all, the Youth in Action Programme also aims at being a tool to enhance the social ",p:11,x:147,y:200,w:954,h:22},
{t:"inclusion, active citizenship and employability of young people with fewer opportunities and to contribute to social ",p:11,x:147,y:223,w:950,h:22},
{t:"cohesion at large. ",p:11,x:147,y:246,w:153,h:22},
{t:"An Inclusion Strategy has been designed for the Youth in Action Programme, as the common framework to ",p:11,x:147,y:291,w:954,h:22},
{t:"support the efforts and Actions which the Commission, Member States, National and Executive Agencies and ",p:11,x:147,y:313,w:953,h:22},
{t:"other organisations undertake to make inclusion a priority in their work.  ",p:11,x:147,y:336,w:605,h:22},
{t:"Annual priorities ",p:11,x:147,y:379,w:216,h:30},
{t:"In addition to the above-mentioned permanent priorities, annual priorities may be fixed for the Youth in Action ",p:11,x:147,y:422,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Programme and communicated on the Commission, Executive Agency and National Agencies' websites. ",p:11,x:147,y:445,w:859,h:22},
{t:"For 2010, the annual priorities are the following: ",p:11,x:147,y:490,w:407,h:22},
{t:"European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion  ",p:11,x:185,y:535,w:497,h:22},
{t:"This priority is intended to encourage projects aimed at raising young people's awareness of everyone’s ",p:11,x:185,y:558,w:916,h:22},
{t:"responsibility in tackling poverty and marginalisation as well as at promoting the inclusion of groups with ",p:11,x:185,y:581,w:916,h:22},
{t:"fewer opportunities. This concerns in particular, projects aimed at stimulating young people's reflection on ",p:11,x:185,y:603,w:915,h:22},
{t:"the prevention, ways out and consequences of poverty; projects tackling the issue of marginalisation and ",p:11,x:185,y:626,w:915,h:22},
{t:"various forms of discrimination, such as those based on gender, disability or ethnic, religious, linguistic or ",p:11,x:185,y:649,w:915,h:22},
{t:"migrant grounds. In this context, particular attention will be paid in particular to projects promoting the ",p:11,x:185,y:671,w:916,h:22},
{t:"active involvement of: ",p:11,x:185,y:694,w:188,h:22},
{t:"disabled young people, encouraging exchange between young people with and without disabilities, as ",p:11,x:222,y:739,w:877,h:22},
{t:"well as projects focusing on the issue of disability in our society;  ",p:11,x:222,y:762,w:543,h:22},
{t:"young people from migrant backgrounds or ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities. In this context, ",p:11,x:222,y:784,w:879,h:22},
{t:"projects involving Roma young people shall be encouraged wherever relevant; ",p:11,x:222,y:807,w:654,h:22},
{t:"Youth unemployment and promotion of young unemployed people's active participation in society; ",p:11,x:185,y:852,w:820,h:22},
{t:"This priority is intended to encourage projects tackling the issue of youth unemployment and aimed at ",p:11,x:185,y:875,w:917,h:22},
{t:"stimulating young unemployed people's active participation in society. ",p:11,x:185,y:897,w:584,h:22},
{t:"Awareness-raising and mobilization of young people around global challenges (such as sustainable ",p:11,x:185,y:943,w:921,h:22},
{t:"development, climate change, migrations, the Millennium Development Goals).  ",p:11,x:185,y:965,w:663,h:22},
{t:"This priority is intended to encourage projects aimed at raising young people's consciousness of their role as ",p:11,x:185,y:988,w:913,h:22},
{t:"active citizens in a globalized world as well as at fostering their sense of global solidarity and commitment ",p:11,x:185,y:1011,w:915,h:22},
{t:"vis-à-vis current issues. ",p:11,x:185,y:1033,w:199,h:22},
{t:"Important features of the Youth in Action Programme ",p:11,x:147,y:1122,w:796,h:35},
{t:"The following features of the Programme deserve special attention. Some of them are presented in more detail ",p:11,x:147,y:1170,w:952,h:22},
{t:"on the Commission website. ",p:11,x:147,y:1192,w:238,h:22},
{t:"Non-formal learning  ",p:11,x:147,y:1236,w:269,h:30},
{t:"The Youth in Action Programme provides important opportunities for young people to acquire skills and ",p:11,x:147,y:1278,w:957,h:22},
{t:"competences. Therefore it is a key instrument for non-formal and informal learning in a European dimension. ",p:11,x:147,y:1301,w:909,h:22},
{t:"Non-formal learning refers to the learning which takes place outside formal educational curriculum. Non-formal ",p:11,x:147,y:1346,w:952,h:22},
{t:"learning activities involve people on a voluntary basis and are carefully planned, to foster the participants' ",p:11,x:147,y:1369,w:955,h:22},
{t:"personal and social development. ",p:11,x:147,y:1392,w:282,h:22},
{t:"Informal learning refers to the learning in daily life activities, in work, family, leisure, etc. It is mainly learning by ",p:11,x:147,y:1437,w:951,h:22},
{t:"doing. In the youth sector, informal learning takes place in youth and leisure initiatives, in peer group and ",p:11,x:147,y:1460,w:954,h:22},
{t:"voluntary activities etc. ",p:11,x:147,y:1482,w:196,h:22},
{t:"Non-formal and informal learning enables young people to acquire essential competences and contributes to their ",p:11,x:147,y:1527,w:950,h:22},
{t:"personal development, social inclusion and active citizenship, thereby improving their employment prospects. ",p:11,x:147,y:1550,w:954,h:22},
{t:"Learning activities within the youth field provide significant added value for young people as well as for the ",p:11,x:147,y:1573,w:950,h:22},
{t:"economy and society at large.  ",p:11,x:147,y:1595,w:260,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:12,x:147,y:92,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:12,x:859,y:92,w:148,h:22},
{t:"7",p:12,x:1082,y:1672,w:10,h:22},
{t:"Part A – What are the objectives, priorities and important features of the Programme?  ",p:12,x:286,y:45,w:730,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:12,x:154,y:64,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Non-formal and informal learning activities within the Youth in Action Programme are complementary to the ",p:12,x:147,y:133,w:954,h:22},
{t:"formal education and training system. They have a participative and learner-centred approach, are carried out on ",p:12,x:147,y:156,w:950,h:22},
{t:"a voluntary basis and are therefore closely linked to young people's needs, aspirations and interests. By providing ",p:12,x:147,y:178,w:951,h:22},
{t:"an additional source of learning and a route into formal education and training, such activities are particularly ",p:12,x:147,y:201,w:953,h:22},
{t:"relevant to young people with fewer opportunities. ",p:12,x:147,y:224,w:425,h:22},
{t:"The draft guidelines of the European Mobility Quality Charter have been taken into account when defining and ",p:12,x:147,y:269,w:952,h:22},
{t:"assessing the quality of mobility and non-formal learning in the Youth in Action Programme. This is notably ",p:12,x:147,y:292,w:954,h:22},
{t:"reflected in the award criteria of the different Actions and sub-Actions, the supportive approach of the ",p:12,x:147,y:313,w:957,h:23},
{t:"Commission, Executive Agency and National Agencies towards the target groups of the Programme, the definition ",p:12,x:147,y:337,w:950,h:22},
{t:"of rights and responsibilities in European Voluntary Service, and, finally, the emphasis put on recognition of the ",p:12,x:147,y:360,w:952,h:22},
{t:"non-formal learning experience. ",p:12,x:147,y:382,w:269,h:22},
{t:"Projects funded by the Youth in Action Programme have to adhere to the non-formal learning principles. These ",p:12,x:147,y:427,w:952,h:22},
{t:"are:  ",p:12,x:147,y:450,w:44,h:22},
{t:"learning in non-formal learning is intended and voluntary ",p:12,x:185,y:495,w:477,h:22},
{t:"education takes place in a diverse range of environments and situations for which training and learning are ",p:12,x:185,y:518,w:914,h:22},
{t:"not necessarily the sole or main activity ",p:12,x:185,y:541,w:333,h:22},
{t:"the activities may be staffed by professional learning facilitators (such as youth trainers/workers) or ",p:12,x:185,y:563,w:919,h:22},
{t:"volunteers (such as youth leaders or youth trainers) ",p:12,x:185,y:586,w:435,h:22},
{t:"the activities are planned but are seldom structured by conventional rhythms or curriculum subjects ",p:12,x:185,y:608,w:831,h:22},
{t:"the activities usually address specific target groups and document learning in a specific, field oriented way. ",p:12,x:185,y:631,w:890,h:22},
{t:"Youthpass ",p:12,x:147,y:675,w:138,h:30},
{t:"Every person who has taken part in a Youth in Action project under Action 1.1, Action 1.2 (technical means for ",p:12,x:147,y:717,w:952,h:22},
{t:"issuing certificates under this Action will be available as of April 2010), Action 3.1 (Youth Exchanges and Training ",p:12,x:147,y:740,w:951,h:22},
{t:"Courses), Action 2, and Action 4.3 (Training Courses) is entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate, which ",p:12,x:147,y:763,w:956,h:22},
{t:"describes and validates the non-formal and informal learning experience acquired during the project.  ",p:12,x:147,y:785,w:845,h:22},
{t:"Issuing a Youthpass certificate supports learning processes within the Youth in Action projects and enhances the ",p:12,x:147,y:830,w:951,h:22},
{t:"quality of the projects. More support can be found in the Youthpass Guide, available at www.youthpass.eu.  ",p:12,x:147,y:853,w:899,h:22},
{t:"All Youthpass certificates have a common structure, a coherent layout, and contain the following information: ",p:12,x:147,y:898,w:912,h:22},
{t:"personal details about the participant ",p:12,x:185,y:944,w:313,h:22},
{t:"general description of the relevant Action of the Programme ",p:12,x:185,y:966,w:503,h:22},
{t:"key information concerning the project and the activities realised by the participant ",p:12,x:185,y:989,w:693,h:22},
{t:"description and assessment of the participant's learning outcome during the project. ",p:12,x:185,y:1011,w:702,h:22},
{t:"Through the Youthpass, the European Commission ensures that participation in the Programme is recognised as ",p:12,x:147,y:1057,w:951,h:22},
{t:"an educational experience and a period of non-formal learning and informal learning. This document can be of ",p:12,x:147,y:1079,w:952,h:22},
{t:"great benefit for the future educational or professional pathway of the participant. ",p:12,x:147,y:1102,w:686,h:22},
{t:"Each beneficiary of a Youth in Action grant under the Actions concerned is responsible for:  ",p:12,x:147,y:1146,w:761,h:23},
{t:"informing all participants involved in the project that they are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate ",p:12,x:185,y:1193,w:861,h:22},
{t:"issuing such certificates to all participants who request one.  ",p:12,x:185,y:1215,w:505,h:22},
{t:"These obligations are specified in the model of grant agreement between the beneficiary and the relevant ",p:12,x:147,y:1259,w:954,h:23},
{t:"National or Executive Agency. ",p:12,x:147,y:1283,w:252,h:22},
{t:"Beneficiaries can issue Youthpass certificates by accessing www.youthpass.eu which is an integral part of the ",p:12,x:147,y:1328,w:950,h:22},
{t:"Commission's website on the recognition of non-formal learning in the youth field (www.youthandrecognition.eu).  ",p:12,x:147,y:1351,w:953,h:22},
{t:"Visibility of the Youth in Action Programme  ",p:12,x:147,y:1394,w:557,h:30},
{t:"All projects funded under the Youth in Action Programme must develop measures aimed at ensuring the visibility ",p:12,x:147,y:1437,w:951,h:22},
{t:"of their project and of the Programme. Visibility consists in spreading information about the project, its objectives ",p:12,x:147,y:1460,w:950,h:22},
{t:"and attended results, as well as in promoting the contribution of the EU Youth in Action Programme to the ",p:12,x:147,y:1482,w:954,h:22},
{t:"realisation of the project. Visibility measures mainly occur before and during the implementation of the project. ",p:12,x:147,y:1505,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Such measures can be for example: developing information or promotional material; issuing ‘press releases’ or ",p:12,x:147,y:1528,w:952,h:22},
{t:"writing articles for newspapers, magazines, websites or newsletters; creating an e-group, a web space, a photo-",p:12,x:147,y:1550,w:944,h:22},
{t:"gallery or blog on the Internet, etc. For more details on how to develop visibility measures under each Action and ",p:12,x:147,y:1573,w:950,h:22},
{t:"sub-Action of the Programme, please consult Part B of this Guide.  ",p:12,x:147,y:1596,w:555,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:13,x:232,y:91,w:33,h:22},
{t:"8",p:13,x:1082,y:1666,w:10,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:13,x:229,y:45,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:13,x:192,y:64,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Enhancing the visibility of the Youth in Action Programme also means that activities and products funded within ",p:13,x:147,y:132,w:951,h:22},
{t:"the Programme clearly mention that they have received the European Union's support. For more details please ",p:13,x:147,y:155,w:952,h:22},
{t:"consult Part C of this Guide. ",p:13,x:147,y:178,w:237,h:22},
{t:"Dissemination and exploitation of results  ",p:13,x:147,y:221,w:530,h:30},
{t:"Dissemination and exploitation of results relates to the use and practical application of a project's outcomes. It is ",p:13,x:147,y:263,w:951,h:23},
{t:"achieved through transfer and adaptation of existing results to the needs of new target groups. The needs of ",p:13,x:147,y:286,w:953,h:22},
{t:"those who will benefit from the project should be considered when planning for dissemination and exploitation. ",p:13,x:147,y:309,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Exploitation of results can take place either at individual level (multiplication) or at the level of the policies ",p:13,x:147,y:332,w:955,h:22},
{t:"(mainstreaming). ",p:13,x:147,y:354,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Multiplication is obtained for instance by convincing a project promoter to use the results of a previous project ",p:13,x:147,y:400,w:952,h:22},
{t:"either as they are or by adapting them to a new context. Mainstreaming is obtained through a structured and ",p:13,x:147,y:422,w:952,h:22},
{t:"planned process of convincing decision-makers to use successful results from certain projects by incorporating ",p:13,x:147,y:445,w:953,h:22},
{t:"them into local, regional, national or European systems and practices. ",p:13,x:147,y:467,w:583,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:13,x:147,y:490,w:11,h:22},
{t:"For this purpose, the Commission has established a strategy targeting the systematic dissemination and ",p:13,x:147,y:513,w:957,h:22},
{t:"exploitation of project outcomes at various levels. The different actors involved in the Programme (European ",p:13,x:147,y:535,w:953,h:22},
{t:"Commission, Executive Agency, National Agencies, promoters, etc.) have a specific role to p lay to achieve this ",p:13,x:147,y:558,w:950,h:22},
{t:"end. ",p:13,x:147,y:581,w:42,h:22},
{t:"As far as promoters are concerned, they should carry out activities aimed at making their projects and the results ",p:13,x:147,y:626,w:951,h:22},
{t:"more visible, better known and sustainable. This means that the results of a project will continue to be used and ",p:13,x:147,y:649,w:951,h:22},
{t:"have a positive effect on the largest possible number of young people once the project has come to an end. By ",p:13,x:147,y:671,w:950,h:22},
{t:"planning measures ensuring dissemination and exploitation of results as part of their projects, promoters will ",p:13,x:147,y:694,w:953,h:22},
{t:"increase the quality of their work and actively contribute to the overall impact of the Youth in Action Programme. ",p:13,x:147,y:716,w:941,h:22},
{t:"Under some Actions or sub-Actions, the Youth in Action Programme grants extra support to projects setting up ",p:13,x:147,y:762,w:952,h:22},
{t:"additional measures for the dissemination and exploitation of results.  ",p:13,x:147,y:784,w:582,h:22},
{t:"Furthermore, the Directorate-General Education and Culture has developed an electronic platform called \"EVE\" in ",p:13,x:147,y:817,w:951,h:22},
{t:"order to support promoters in the dissemination and exploitation of the results of their projects. ",p:13,x:147,y:840,w:798,h:22},
{t:"EVE is a new tool available - from March 2009 - for project beneficiaries of the programmes \"Youth in Action\" ",p:13,x:147,y:876,w:952,h:22},
{t:"\"Lifelong Learning\", \"Culture\", and \"Europe for Citizens\", to have visibility on the European Union website. EVE ",p:13,x:147,y:899,w:950,h:22},
{t:"will acquire much information as the projects develop and the results are introduced by the project promoters ",p:13,x:147,y:921,w:952,h:22},
{t:"themselves. More information on EVE can be found at http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/education_culture/eve/.   ",p:13,x:147,y:944,w:871,h:22},
{t:"Anti-discrimination ",p:13,x:147,y:1012,w:248,h:30},
{t:"Anti-discrimination is a core element of the Youth in Action Programme. The Programme should be accessible to ",p:13,x:147,y:1055,w:951,h:22},
{t:"all young people without any form of discrimination on grounds of gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or ",p:13,x:147,y:1078,w:954,h:22},
{t:"belief, disability or sexual orientation.  ",p:13,x:147,y:1100,w:320,h:22},
{t:"Equality between women and men ",p:13,x:147,y:1144,w:441,h:30},
{t:"Equality between women and men was strengthened in the Treaty of Amsterdam and is one of the priorities for ",p:13,x:147,y:1186,w:951,h:22},
{t:"developing employment in the European Union. All Member States have decided to include the principle of ",p:13,x:147,y:1209,w:955,h:22},
{t:"equality between women and men (or ‘gender equality‘) in all policies and actions at European level, particularly ",p:13,x:147,y:1232,w:951,h:22},
{t:"in the fields of education and culture.  ",p:13,x:147,y:1254,w:321,h:22},
{t:"The Youth in Action Programme aims at reaching an equal number of male and female participants, not only ",p:13,x:147,y:1300,w:953,h:22},
{t:"globally, but also within each sub-Action. At Programme structures level, this means that appropriate measures ",p:13,x:147,y:1322,w:952,h:22},
{t:"should be taken, as much as possible, to stimulate the interest and participation of the less represented gender in ",p:13,x:147,y:1345,w:950,h:22},
{t:"each sub-Action.  ",p:13,x:147,y:1368,w:149,h:22},
{t:"Furthermore, the Youth in Action Programme aims at stimulating the thematic coverage of gender equality in ",p:13,x:147,y:1413,w:953,h:22},
{t:"projects. Promoters may either set up projects focusing on a theme directly linked to gender equality (for ",p:13,x:147,y:1436,w:955,h:22},
{t:"instance: stereotypes, reproductive health, gender-based violence, etc.) or adopt a mainstreaming approach by ",p:13,x:147,y:1458,w:952,h:22},
{t:"including a gender equality dimension in all the projects they organise, whatever the main theme may be.  ",p:13,x:147,y:1481,w:888,h:22},
{t:"Protection and safety of participants  ",p:13,x:147,y:1524,w:473,h:30},
{t:"Protection and safety of young people involved in Youth in Action projects are important principles of the ",p:13,x:147,y:1566,w:955,h:23},
{t:"Programme. All young persons participating in the Youth in Action Programme deserve the opportunity to achieve ",p:13,x:147,y:1590,w:950,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:14,x:147,y:92,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:14,x:859,y:92,w:148,h:22},
{t:"9",p:14,x:1082,y:1672,w:10,h:22},
{t:"Part A – What are the objectives, priorities and important features of the Programme?  ",p:14,x:286,y:45,w:730,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:14,x:154,y:64,w:859,h:22},
{t:"their full potential in terms of social, emotional and spiritual development. This could only be assured in a safe ",p:14,x:147,y:110,w:952,h:22},
{t:"environment which respects and protects rights of young persons and safeguards and promotes their welfare.   ",p:14,x:147,y:133,w:927,h:22},
{t:"In its simplest form, protection and safety address every young person's right not to be subjected to harm. In ",p:14,x:147,y:178,w:952,h:22},
{t:"that perspective, there is no issue that is not potentially in some way related to young person's safety and ",p:14,x:147,y:201,w:954,h:22},
{t:"protection. Protection in this context covers all kinds of inappropriate behaviour, including sexual and moral ",p:14,x:147,y:224,w:954,h:22},
{t:"harassment, but also intercultural problems, insurance, accidents, fire, alcohol and substance abuse, neglect, ",p:14,x:147,y:246,w:954,h:22},
{t:"bullying, degrading treatment or punishment, etc. ",p:14,x:147,y:269,w:418,h:22},
{t:"The fundamental objective is to ensure that all those who work together with young people recognize a duty to ",p:14,x:147,y:314,w:951,h:22},
{t:"safeguard the protection of young people and are able to fulfil this duty. To this end each promoter participating ",p:14,x:147,y:337,w:951,h:22},
{t:"in the Youth in Action Programme should have in place effective procedures and arrangements to promote and ",p:14,x:147,y:360,w:952,h:22},
{t:"guarantee the welfare and protection of young people. This will help to enhance the young people's experience ",p:14,x:147,y:382,w:951,h:22},
{t:"as a safe, effective and enjoyable learning experience.  ",p:14,x:147,y:405,w:461,h:22},
{t:"With this regard, all participants directly involved in Youth in Action projects must be insured against the risks ",p:14,x:147,y:450,w:952,h:22},
{t:"linked to their participation in these projects. Apart from the European Voluntary Service which foresees a specific ",p:14,x:147,y:473,w:950,h:22},
{t:"insurance policy (cfr. Part B, Action 2 of this Guide), the Youth in Action Programme does not define a unique ",p:14,x:147,y:495,w:952,h:22},
{t:"format of insurance, nor does it recommend specific insurance companies. The Programme leaves it up to project ",p:14,x:147,y:518,w:951,h:22},
{t:"promoters to seek the most suitable insurance policy according to the type of project carried out and to the ",p:14,x:147,y:541,w:953,h:22},
{t:"insurance formats available at national level.  Furthermore, i t is not necessary to stipulate a project-specific ",p:14,x:147,y:563,w:954,h:22},
{t:"insurance, if the participants are already covered by insurance policies previously stipulated by the project ",p:14,x:147,y:586,w:955,h:22},
{t:"promoters. In any circumstances, the following areas must be covered: ",p:14,x:147,y:608,w:595,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:14,x:147,y:654,w:13,h:22},
{t:"wherever relevant, travel insurance (including damage or loss of luggage) ",p:14,x:192,y:654,w:617,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:14,x:147,y:676,w:13,h:22},
{t:"third party liability (including, wherever appropriate, professional indemnity or insurance for responsibility) ",p:14,x:192,y:676,w:885,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:14,x:147,y:699,w:13,h:22},
{t:"medical assistance, including after care ",p:14,x:192,y:699,w:329,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:14,x:147,y:722,w:13,h:22},
{t:"accident and serious illness (including permanent or temporary incapacity) ",p:14,x:192,y:722,w:621,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:14,x:147,y:745,w:13,h:22},
{t:"death (including repatriation in case of projects carried out abroad) ",p:14,x:192,y:745,w:562,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:14,x:147,y:767,w:13,h:22},
{t:"legal assistance fees ",p:14,x:192,y:767,w:174,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:14,x:147,y:790,w:13,h:22},
{t:"wherever relevant, special insurance for particular circumstances such as outdoor activities ",p:14,x:192,y:790,w:757,h:22},
{t:"Finally, if projects involve young people under 18, project promoters are requested to ask the authorisation of ",p:14,x:147,y:835,w:952,h:22},
{t:"participation to parents or those acting on their behalf.   ",p:14,x:147,y:858,w:471,h:22},
{t:"Multilingualism  ",p:14,x:147,y:924,w:208,h:30},
{t:"As set out in the communication from the Commission The Multilingual Union6, the Commission endeavours to ",p:14,x:147,y:964,w:952,h:25},
{t:"use its Programmes to promote multilingualism while bearing in mind two long-term objectives: helping to create ",p:14,x:147,y:989,w:951,h:22},
{t:"a society that makes the most of linguistic diversity, and encouraging citizens to learn foreign languages. ",p:14,x:147,y:1012,w:874,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:14,x:147,y:1035,w:11,h:22},
{t:"The Youth in Action Programme achieves these objectives by bringing young people of different nationalities and ",p:14,x:147,y:1057,w:951,h:22},
{t:"different languages together and by giving them the opportunity to participate in activities abroad. Although ",p:14,x:147,y:1080,w:954,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action is not a linguistic Programme, it is nevertheless a non-formal learning Programme which gives ",p:14,x:147,y:1103,w:953,h:22},
{t:"young people the opportunity to become acquainted with other languages and cultures.  ",p:14,x:147,y:1125,w:738,h:22},
{t:"                                                      ",p:14,x:147,y:1447,w:305,h:19},
{t:"6 Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee ",p:14,x:147,y:1466,w:950,h:21},
{t:"and the Committee of the Regions - A New Framework Strategy for Multilingualism, COM/2005/0596 final.   ",p:14,x:147,y:1487,w:796,h:20},
{t:"       ",p:15,x:232,y:91,w:33,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:15,x:229,y:45,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:15,x:192,y:64,w:883,h:22},
{t:"2. What is the budget?  ",p:15,x:147,y:124,w:398,h:40},
{t:"The Programme has an overall budget of 885 million euros for the seven years (2007-2013). The annual budget ",p:15,x:147,y:196,w:951,h:22},
{t:"is decided by the European Parliament and the Council. The following site enables you to follow the different ",p:15,x:147,y:219,w:953,h:22},
{t:"steps of the adoption of the budget. This Programme is concerned with budget line 15.05.55.  ",p:15,x:147,y:241,w:785,h:22},
{t:"http://ec.europa.eu/budget/documents/budget_current_year_en.htm  ",p:15,x:147,y:279,w:585,h:22},
{t:"The Commission reserves the right not to allocate all the funds available. ",p:15,x:147,y:317,w:609,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:16,x:147,y:92,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:16,x:859,y:92,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Part A - What is the structure of the Programme?  ",p:16,x:590,y:45,w:426,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:16,x:154,y:64,w:859,h:22},
{t:"3. W",p:16,x:147,y:123,w:75,h:40},
{t:"hat i",p:16,x:242,y:123,w:75,h:40},
{t:"s t",p:16,x:337,y:123,w:40,h:40},
{t:"he s",p:16,x:397,y:123,w:68,h:40},
{t:"tructure ",p:16,x:484,y:123,w:146,h:40},
{t:"of the Youth in Action ",p:16,x:650,y:123,w:471,h:40},
{t:"Programme? ",p:16,x:147,y:163,w:224,h:40},
{t:"In order to achieve its objectives, the Youth in Action Programme foresees five operational Actions. ",p:16,x:147,y:235,w:827,h:22},
{t:"Action 1 - Youth for Europe ",p:16,x:147,y:278,w:406,h:35},
{t:"Action 1 supports the following sub-Actions: ",p:16,x:147,y:326,w:370,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 1.1 - Youth Exchanges ",p:16,x:185,y:371,w:325,h:22},
{t:"Youth Exchanges offer an opportunity for groups of young people from different countries to meet and learn ",p:16,x:185,y:394,w:913,h:22},
{t:"about each other’s cultures. The groups plan together their Youth Exchange around a theme of mutual ",p:16,x:185,y:417,w:916,h:22},
{t:"interest. ",p:16,x:185,y:439,w:73,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 1.2 - Youth Initiatives ",p:16,x:185,y:484,w:321,h:22},
{t:"Youth Initiatives support group projects designed at local, regional and national level. They also support the ",p:16,x:185,y:507,w:914,h:22},
{t:"networking of similar projects between different countries, in order to strengthen their European aspect and ",p:16,x:185,y:530,w:913,h:22},
{t:"to enhance cooperation and exchanges of experiences between young people.  ",p:16,x:185,y:552,w:661,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 1.3 - Youth Democracy Projects ",p:16,x:185,y:598,w:412,h:22},
{t:"Youth Democracy Projects support young people’s participation in the democratic life of their local, regional ",p:16,x:185,y:620,w:914,h:22},
{t:"or national community, and at international level.  ",p:16,x:185,y:643,w:419,h:22},
{t:"Action 2 - European Voluntary Service ",p:16,x:147,y:686,w:563,h:35},
{t:"The aim of the European Voluntary Service is to support young people's participation in various forms of ",p:16,x:147,y:734,w:955,h:22},
{t:"voluntary activities, both within and outside the European Union.  ",p:16,x:147,y:757,w:548,h:22},
{t:"Under this Action, young people take part individually or in groups in non-profit, unpaid activities.  ",p:16,x:147,y:802,w:819,h:22},
{t:"Action 3 - Youth in the World ",p:16,x:147,y:845,w:433,h:35},
{t:"Action 3 supports the following sub-Actions: ",p:16,x:147,y:893,w:370,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 3.1 - Cooperation with the Neighbouring Countries of the European Union ",p:16,x:185,y:938,w:808,h:22},
{t:"This sub-Action supports projects with Neighbouring Partner Countries, namely Youth Exchanges and ",p:16,x:185,y:960,w:919,h:23},
{t:"Training and Networking Projects in the youth field. ",p:16,x:185,y:984,w:433,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 3.2 - Cooperation with Other Countries of the World  ",p:16,x:185,y:1029,w:609,h:22},
{t:"This sub-Action concerns cooperation in the youth field, in particular the exchange of good practice with ",p:16,x:185,y:1050,w:916,h:23},
{t:"Partner Countries from other parts of the world. It encourages exchanges and training of young people and ",p:16,x:185,y:1074,w:914,h:22},
{t:"youth workers, partnerships and networks of youth organisations. Grant requests related to this sub-Action ",p:16,x:185,y:1097,w:914,h:22},
{t:"are to be submitted following specific calls for proposals. Sub-Action 3.2 is not covered by this Guide. ",p:16,x:185,y:1119,w:843,h:22},
{t:"Action 4 - Youth Support Systems ",p:16,x:147,y:1163,w:500,h:35},
{t:"Action 4 supports the following sub-Actions: ",p:16,x:147,y:1210,w:370,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 4.1 - Support to bodies active at European level in the youth field ",p:16,x:185,y:1256,w:728,h:22},
{t:"This sub-Action supports the operation of non-governmental organisations active at European level in the ",p:16,x:185,y:1278,w:915,h:22},
{t:"youth field that pursue a goal of general European interest (ENGOs). Their activities must contribute to ",p:16,x:185,y:1301,w:916,h:22},
{t:"young people's participation in public life and society and the development and implementation of European ",p:16,x:185,y:1324,w:914,h:22},
{t:"cooperation activities in the youth field in the broadest sense. Grant requests related to this sub-Action are to ",p:16,x:185,y:1346,w:913,h:22},
{t:"be submitted following specific calls for proposals. Sub-Action 4.1 is not covered by this Guide. ",p:16,x:185,y:1369,w:789,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 4.2 - Support to the European Youth Forum ",p:16,x:185,y:1414,w:522,h:22},
{t:"This sub-Action supports the ongoing activities of the European Youth Forum. A grant is awarded every year ",p:16,x:185,y:1437,w:913,h:22},
{t:"under this sub-Action. Sub-Action 4.2 is not covered by this Guide.  ",p:16,x:185,y:1460,w:562,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 4.3 - Training and networking of those active in youth work and youth organisations ",p:16,x:185,y:1505,w:908,h:22},
{t:"This sub-Action supports the training of those active in youth work and youth organisations, in particular the ",p:16,x:185,y:1527,w:914,h:22},
{t:"exchange of experiences, expertise and good practice as well as activities which may lead to long-lasting ",p:16,x:185,y:1550,w:915,h:22},
{t:"quality projects, partnerships and networks. ",p:16,x:185,y:1573,w:369,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:17,x:232,y:91,w:33,h:22},
{t:"12",p:17,x:1071,y:1666,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:17,x:229,y:45,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:17,x:192,y:64,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 4.4 - Projects encouraging innovation and quality ",p:17,x:185,y:112,w:580,h:22},
{t:"This sub-Action supports projects aimed at introducing, implementing and promoting innovative approaches ",p:17,x:185,y:135,w:914,h:22},
{t:"in the youth field. Grant requests related to this sub-Action are to be submitted following specific calls for ",p:17,x:185,y:157,w:915,h:22},
{t:"proposals. Sub-Action 4.4 is not covered by this Guide. ",p:17,x:185,y:180,w:459,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 4.5 - Information activities for young people and those active in youth work and ",p:17,x:185,y:225,w:915,h:22},
{t:"youth organisations ",p:17,x:185,y:248,w:193,h:22},
{t:"This sub-Action supports activities at European and national level which improve young people’s access to ",p:17,x:185,y:271,w:915,h:22},
{t:"information and communication services and increase the participation of young people in the preparation ",p:17,x:185,y:293,w:915,h:22},
{t:"and dissemination of user-friendly, targeted information products. It also supports the development of ",p:17,x:185,y:316,w:918,h:22},
{t:"European, national, regional and local youth portals for the dissemination of specific information for young ",p:17,x:185,y:338,w:915,h:22},
{t:"people. Grant requests related to this sub-Action are to be submitted following specific calls for proposals. ",p:17,x:185,y:361,w:915,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 4.5 is not covered by this Guide. ",p:17,x:185,y:384,w:369,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 4.6 - Partnerships  ",p:17,x:185,y:429,w:288,h:22},
{t:"This sub-Action is for the funding of partnerships in order to develop long-term projects which combine ",p:17,x:185,y:452,w:916,h:22},
{t:"various measures in the Programme. Grant requests related to this sub-Action are to be submitted following ",p:17,x:185,y:474,w:914,h:22},
{t:"specific calls for proposals. Sub-Action 4.6 is not covered by this Guide. ",p:17,x:185,y:497,w:595,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 4.7 - Support for the structures of the Programme ",p:17,x:185,y:542,w:585,h:22},
{t:"This sub-Action funds the management structures of the Programme, in particular the National Agencies. ",p:17,x:185,y:565,w:916,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 4.7 is not covered by this Guide. ",p:17,x:185,y:587,w:369,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 4.8 - Adding to the value of the Programme ",p:17,x:185,y:633,w:523,h:22},
{t:"This sub-Action w ill be used by the Commission to fund seminars, colloquia and meetings to facilitate the ",p:17,x:185,y:655,w:913,h:22},
{t:"implementation of the Programme and the dissemination and exploitation of its results. Sub-Action 4.8 is not ",p:17,x:185,y:678,w:913,h:22},
{t:"covered by this Guide. ",p:17,x:185,y:701,w:190,h:22},
{t:"Action 5 - Support for European cooperation in the youth field  ",p:17,x:147,y:744,w:922,h:35},
{t:"Action 5 supports the following sub-Actions: ",p:17,x:147,y:792,w:370,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 5.1 - Meetings of young people and those responsible for youth policy  ",p:17,x:185,y:837,w:775,h:22},
{t:"This sub-Action supports cooperation, seminars and Structured Dialogue between young people, those active ",p:17,x:185,y:858,w:913,h:23},
{t:"in youth work and those responsible for youth policy. ",p:17,x:185,y:882,w:445,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 5.2 - Support for activities to bring about better knowledge of the youth field ",p:17,x:185,y:928,w:840,h:22},
{t:"This sub-Action supports the identification of existing knowledge relating to the priorities in the youth field, ",p:17,x:185,y:950,w:914,h:22},
{t:"established in the framework of the Open Method of Coordination. Sub-Action 5.2 is not covered by this ",p:17,x:185,y:972,w:916,h:23},
{t:"Guide. ",p:17,x:185,y:995,w:59,h:22},
{t:"Sub-Action 5.3 - Co-operation with international organisations ",p:17,x:185,y:1041,w:594,h:22},
{t:"This sub-Action w ill be used to support the European Union’s cooperation with international organisations ",p:17,x:185,y:1063,w:915,h:22},
{t:"working in the youth field, in particular the Council of Europe, the United Nations or its specialised ",p:17,x:185,y:1086,w:919,h:22},
{t:"institutions. Sub-Action 5.3 is not covered by this Guide. ",p:17,x:185,y:1109,w:470,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:18,x:147,y:92,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:18,x:859,y:92,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Part A -W ho i mplements the Programme?  ",p:18,x:648,y:45,w:368,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:18,x:154,y:64,w:859,h:22},
{t:"4. Who implements the Youth in Action Programme?  ",p:18,x:147,y:123,w:899,h:40},
{t:"The European Commission ",p:18,x:147,y:215,w:395,h:35},
{t:"The European Commission is ultimately responsible for the running of the Youth in Action Programme. It ",p:18,x:147,y:263,w:955,h:22},
{t:"manages the budget and sets priorities, targets and criteria for the Programme on an ongoing basis. ",p:18,x:147,y:286,w:958,h:22},
{t:"Furthermore, it guides and monitors the general implementation, follow-up and evaluation of the Programme at ",p:18,x:147,y:308,w:952,h:22},
{t:"European level. ",p:18,x:147,y:331,w:133,h:22},
{t:"The European Commission also bears overall responsibility for the supervision and coordination of the National ",p:18,x:147,y:376,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Agencies, which are offices that have been designated and set up by the National Authorities in charge of youth ",p:18,x:147,y:399,w:951,h:22},
{t:"affairs in each Programme Country. The European Commission cooperates closely with the National Agencies and ",p:18,x:147,y:422,w:951,h:22},
{t:"oversees their activities.  ",p:18,x:147,y:444,w:210,h:22},
{t:"The European Commission delegates to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency the ",p:18,x:147,y:489,w:959,h:22},
{t:"management of projects at centralised level. ",p:18,x:147,y:512,w:373,h:22},
{t:"The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency  ",p:18,x:147,y:555,w:856,h:35},
{t:"The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (Executive Agency) established by decision 2005/56/EC ",p:18,x:147,y:603,w:951,h:22},
{t:"of the European Commission of 14 January 2005 is responsible notably for the implementation of the centralised ",p:18,x:147,y:626,w:951,h:22},
{t:"Actions of the Youth in Action Programme. It is in charge of the complete life cycle of these projects, from ",p:18,x:147,y:648,w:954,h:22},
{t:"analysing the grant request to monitoring projects on the spot. It is also responsible for launching the specific ",p:18,x:147,y:671,w:952,h:22},
{t:"calls for proposals. ",p:18,x:147,y:694,w:160,h:22},
{t:"The Executive Agency equally undertakes support functions as described in Part A, Section 6 in particular with ",p:18,x:147,y:739,w:950,h:22},
{t:"respect to European Voluntary Service. ",p:18,x:147,y:762,w:327,h:22},
{t:"It is also responsible for the management of procurement regarding the insurance of volunteers and is involved in ",p:18,x:147,y:807,w:950,h:22},
{t:"the management of the financing of the Eurodesk Network, the former EVS Volunteers Structures and the Euro-",p:18,x:147,y:830,w:944,h:22},
{t:"Med Youth Platform. ",p:18,x:147,y:852,w:175,h:22},
{t:"The National Agencies  ",p:18,x:147,y:896,w:342,h:35},
{t:"Implementation of the Youth in Action Programme is mainly decentralised, the aim being to work as closely as ",p:18,x:147,y:943,w:952,h:22},
{t:"possible with the beneficiaries and to adapt to the diversity of national systems and situations in the youth field. ",p:18,x:147,y:966,w:951,h:22},
{t:"Each Programme Country has appointed a National Agency (please consult Annex I of this Guide). These National ",p:18,x:147,y:989,w:950,h:22},
{t:"Agencies promote and implement the Programme at national level and act as the link between the European ",p:18,x:147,y:1011,w:953,h:22},
{t:"Commission, promoters at national, regional and local level, and the young people themselves. It is their task to: ",p:18,x:147,y:1034,w:940,h:22},
{t:"collect and provide appropriate information on the Youth in Action Programme ",p:18,x:185,y:1079,w:654,h:22},
{t:"administer a transparent and equitable selection process for project applications to be funded at ",p:18,x:185,y:1102,w:921,h:22},
{t:"decentralised level ",p:18,x:185,y:1124,w:158,h:22},
{t:"provide effective and efficient administrative processes ",p:18,x:185,y:1147,w:459,h:22},
{t:"seek cooperation with external bodies in order to help to implement the Programme ",p:18,x:185,y:1170,w:701,h:22},
{t:"evaluate and monitor the implementation of the Programme ",p:18,x:185,y:1192,w:504,h:22},
{t:"provide support to project applicants and promoters throughout the project life cycle ",p:18,x:185,y:1215,w:707,h:22},
{t:"form a functioning network with all National Agencies and the Commission ",p:18,x:185,y:1238,w:621,h:22},
{t:"improve the visibility of the Programme  ",p:18,x:185,y:1260,w:337,h:22},
{t:"promote the dissemination and exploit the results of the Programme at national level.  ",p:18,x:185,y:1283,w:720,h:22},
{t:"In addition, they play an important role as an intermediate structure for the development of youth work by:  ",p:18,x:147,y:1328,w:903,h:22},
{t:"creating opportunities to share experiences ",p:18,x:185,y:1373,w:363,h:22},
{t:"providing training and non-formal learning experiences ",p:18,x:185,y:1396,w:459,h:22},
{t:"promoting values like social inclusion, cultural diversity and active citizenship ",p:18,x:185,y:1419,w:640,h:22},
{t:"supporting all kinds of youth structures and groups, especially less formal ones ",p:18,x:185,y:1441,w:659,h:22},
{t:"fostering recognition of non-formal learning through appropriate measures. ",p:18,x:185,y:1464,w:629,h:22},
{t:"Finally, they act as a supporting structure for the Framework for European cooperation in the youth field. ",p:18,x:147,y:1508,w:876,h:23},
{t:"       ",p:19,x:232,y:91,w:33,h:22},
{t:"14",p:19,x:1071,y:1666,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:19,x:229,y:45,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:19,x:192,y:64,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Other structures ",p:19,x:147,y:112,w:249,h:35},
{t:"Apart from the bodies mentioned above, the following provide complementary expertise to the Youth in Action ",p:19,x:147,y:160,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Programme: ",p:19,x:147,y:182,w:108,h:22},
{t:"The SALTO Youth Resource Centres ",p:19,x:147,y:226,w:452,h:30},
{t:"SALTO (Support for Advanced Learning and Training Opportunities) Youth Resource Centres provide training and ",p:19,x:147,y:268,w:951,h:22},
{t:"cooperation opportunities aiming at quality improvement and recognition of non-formal learning.  ",p:19,x:147,y:291,w:811,h:22},
{t:"The following SALTOs support the Programme: ",p:19,x:147,y:336,w:395,h:22},
{t:"SALTO Youth RC Cultural Diversity, located in United Kingdom and providing training, resources and ",p:19,x:185,y:382,w:916,h:22},
{t:"support focusing on identity, faith, ethnicity, etc. as well as on learning how to live and work with difference ",p:19,x:185,y:404,w:913,h:22},
{t:"and taking intercultural learning one step further within the Youth in Action Programme.  ",p:19,x:185,y:427,w:741,h:22},
{t:"SALTO Youth RC Eastern Europe and Caucasus (EECA), located in Poland and supporting cooperation ",p:19,x:185,y:472,w:914,h:22},
{t:"between Programme and Neighbouring Partner Countries from Eastern Europe and Caucasus within the ",p:19,x:185,y:494,w:917,h:23},
{t:"Youth in Action Programme. ",p:19,x:185,y:518,w:238,h:22},
{t:"SALTO Youth RC Euro-Med, located in France and supporting cooperation between Programme and ",p:19,x:185,y:563,w:917,h:22},
{t:"Mediterranean Partner Countries (MEDA) within the Youth in Action Programme, as well as the identification ",p:19,x:185,y:584,w:914,h:23},
{t:"and dissemination of good practice in the Programme. ",p:19,x:185,y:607,w:454,h:23},
{t:"SALTO Youth RC Inclusion, located in Belgium and developing inclusion training, publications and ",p:19,x:185,y:653,w:919,h:22},
{t:"resources for international youth work with young people with fewer opportunities in order to facilitate and ",p:19,x:185,y:676,w:914,h:22},
{t:"increase their participation in the Youth in Action Programme. ",p:19,x:185,y:699,w:516,h:22},
{t:"SALTO Youth RC Information, located in Sweden and developing and facilitating communication and ",p:19,x:185,y:744,w:916,h:22},
{t:"information among the National Agencies and the other SALTO Youth Resource Centres.  ",p:19,x:185,y:767,w:743,h:22},
{t:"SALTO Youth RC Participation, located in Belgium and aiming to create a space for reflection and for ",p:19,x:185,y:812,w:915,h:22},
{t:"exchanging practices and ideas that enable young people and youth workers to develop quality participative ",p:19,x:185,y:834,w:914,h:22},
{t:"projects. ",p:19,x:185,y:857,w:77,h:22},
{t:"SALTO Youth RC South East Europe (SEE), located in Slovenia and supporting cooperation between ",p:19,x:185,y:902,w:916,h:22},
{t:"Programme and Neighbouring Partner Countries from South East Europe within the Youth in Action ",p:19,x:185,y:924,w:920,h:23},
{t:"Programme. ",p:19,x:185,y:948,w:107,h:22},
{t:"SALTO Youth RC Training and Cooperation, located in Germany and supporting the development of ",p:19,x:185,y:993,w:916,h:22},
{t:"quality in training strategies and training courses and cooperating with European training institutes and ",p:19,x:185,y:1015,w:917,h:22},
{t:"trainers within the context of training and quality. It also coordinates the development and implementation of ",p:19,x:185,y:1038,w:913,h:22},
{t:"Youthpass. ",p:19,x:185,y:1061,w:96,h:22},
{t:"The Eurodesk Network  ",p:19,x:147,y:1104,w:299,h:30},
{t:"The Eurodesk Network relays general information in the youth field and assists with disseminating information ",p:19,x:147,y:1147,w:953,h:22},
{t:"concerning the Youth in Action Programme. The Eurodesk national partners deliver a range of public European ",p:19,x:147,y:1169,w:952,h:22},
{t:"information services at national, regional and local levels, which can include:  ",p:19,x:147,y:1192,w:645,h:22},
{t:"free enquiry answering - by phone, visit, email, fax, etc. ",p:19,x:185,y:1237,w:469,h:22},
{t:"advice and help to enquirers ",p:19,x:185,y:1260,w:240,h:22},
{t:"publications and resources ",p:19,x:185,y:1283,w:225,h:22},
{t:"events, conferences, seminars, etc. ",p:19,x:185,y:1305,w:297,h:22},
{t:"Internet access to European information ",p:19,x:185,y:1328,w:339,h:22},
{t:"training and support services.  ",p:19,x:185,y:1351,w:256,h:22},
{t:"Eurodesk also provides content for the European Youth Portal and offers online information services and contact ",p:19,x:147,y:1396,w:951,h:22},
{t:"details through its website. ",p:19,x:147,y:1418,w:229,h:22},
{t:"The network contributes to the updating of data on the European Youth Portal and enhances its promotion and ",p:19,x:147,y:1464,w:952,h:22},
{t:"further development. To this end, Eurodesk cooperates with other relevant youth information networks, in ",p:19,x:147,y:1486,w:955,h:22},
{t:"particular with the European Youth Information and Counselling Agency (ERYICA) and the European Youth Card ",p:19,x:147,y:1509,w:951,h:22},
{t:"Association (EYCA). ",p:19,x:147,y:1532,w:167,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:20,x:147,y:92,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:20,x:859,y:92,w:148,h:22},
{t:"15",p:20,x:1072,y:1672,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part A -W ho i mplements the Programme?  ",p:20,x:648,y:45,w:368,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:20,x:154,y:64,w:859,h:22},
{t:"The Euro-Med Youth Platform ",p:20,x:147,y:111,w:380,h:30},
{t:"The Euro-Med Youth Platform aims at encouraging cooperation, networking and exchange among youth ",p:20,x:147,y:153,w:957,h:22},
{t:"organisations from both shores of the Mediterranean. It provides useful facilities such as a database for partner ",p:20,x:147,y:176,w:952,h:22},
{t:"search, a discussion forum, country profiles and information about financing for youth initiatives. ",p:20,x:147,y:199,w:806,h:22},
{t:"Former EVS volunteer structures ",p:20,x:147,y:267,w:416,h:30},
{t:"These structures work on youth and volunteering issues. Their activities generally include providing support to ",p:20,x:147,y:310,w:952,h:22},
{t:"EVS volunteers and setting up platforms for communication and networking among former EVS volunteers for ",p:20,x:147,y:332,w:953,h:22},
{t:"sharing experiences. ",p:20,x:147,y:355,w:175,h:22},
{t:"For details, please contact your National Agency or the Executive Agency. ",p:20,x:147,y:400,w:615,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:21,x:232,y:91,w:33,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide",p:21,x:229,y:45,w:311,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:21,x:192,y:64,w:883,h:22},
{t:"5. Who can participate in the Youth in Action ",p:21,x:147,y:122,w:978,h:40},
{t:"Programme? ",p:21,x:147,y:162,w:224,h:40},
{t:"Young people and youth workers naturally constitute the main target population of the Programme. However, the ",p:21,x:147,y:234,w:950,h:22},
{t:"Programme reaches these individuals through promoters. Conditions for participation in the Programme therefore ",p:21,x:147,y:255,w:951,h:23},
{t:"relate to these two actors: the ‘participants‘ (individuals participating in the Programme) and the ’promoters‘ (in ",p:21,x:147,y:279,w:952,h:22},
{t:"most cases, legally established organisations). For both participants and promoters, conditions for participation ",p:21,x:147,y:301,w:952,h:23},
{t:"depend on the country in which they are based.  ",p:21,x:147,y:324,w:408,h:22},
{t:"Eligible participants ",p:21,x:147,y:368,w:299,h:35},
{t:"Are you young person aged between 13 and 30 years old or somebody active in youth work or youth ",p:21,x:147,y:416,w:956,h:22},
{t:"organisations legally resident in one of the Programme or Partner Countries? ",p:21,x:147,y:437,w:640,h:23},
{t:"If so, you can be a participant of a Youth in Action project, depending on the Action and sub-Action concerned. ",p:21,x:147,y:484,w:951,h:22},
{t:"For the conditions for participation in specific Actions or sub-Actions, please consult Part B of this Guide.  ",p:21,x:147,y:506,w:873,h:22},
{t:"In particular, check:  ",p:21,x:147,y:551,w:177,h:22},
{t:"lower age limits - participants must have reached the minimum age at the application deadline. For example, ",p:21,x:185,y:573,w:913,h:23},
{t:"if the lower age limit is 15 years, participants must have reached their 15th birthday by the application ",p:21,x:185,y:597,w:916,h:22},
{t:"deadline ",p:21,x:185,y:619,w:75,h:22},
{t:"upper age limits - participants must not be older than the indicated maximum age at the application ",p:21,x:185,y:642,w:918,h:22},
{t:"deadline. For example, if the upper age limit is 28 years, participants must not have reached their 29th ",p:21,x:185,y:665,w:916,h:22},
{t:"birthday by the application deadline. ",p:21,x:185,y:687,w:307,h:22},
{t:"Eligible promoters ",p:21,x:147,y:731,w:276,h:35},
{t:"Youth in Action projects are submitted and, if selected, managed by promoters representing the participants. ",p:21,x:147,y:777,w:908,h:23},
{t:"Are you: ",p:21,x:147,y:807,w:76,h:22},
{t:"a non-profit or non-governmental organisation ",p:21,x:185,y:836,w:390,h:22},
{t:"a local, regional public body  ",p:21,x:185,y:859,w:242,h:22},
{t:"an informal group of young people ",p:21,x:185,y:880,w:292,h:23},
{t:"a body active at European level in the youth field (ENGO), having member branches in at least 8 Programme ",p:21,x:185,y:903,w:913,h:23},
{t:"Countries  ",p:21,x:185,y:927,w:89,h:22},
{t:"an international governmental non-profit organisation ",p:21,x:185,y:949,w:449,h:22},
{t:"a profit-making organisation organising an event in the area of youth, sport or culture ",p:21,x:185,y:972,w:717,h:22},
{t:"legally established in one of the Programme or Partner Countries? ",p:21,x:147,y:1016,w:550,h:23},
{t:"If so, you can be promoter of a Youth in Action project depending on the Action and sub-Action concerned. For ",p:21,x:147,y:1062,w:952,h:22},
{t:"the conditions for participation in specific Actions or sub-Actions, please consult Part B of this Guide.  ",p:21,x:147,y:1085,w:841,h:22},
{t:"If your project is selected, you become a beneficiary‘ of the Programme. A beneficiary is a promoter who will be ",p:21,x:147,y:1129,w:951,h:23},
{t:"proposed a grant agreement for the realisation of the project (grant agreements are not proposed to the ",p:21,x:147,y:1152,w:955,h:23},
{t:"participants themselves). ",p:21,x:147,y:1176,w:212,h:22},
{t:"What is a body active at European level in the youth field?  ",p:21,x:147,y:1224,w:494,h:22},
{t:"A body active at European level in the youth field is a European Non Governmental Organisation which pursues a ",p:21,x:147,y:1253,w:951,h:22},
{t:"goal of general European interest and whose activities are aimed at young people’s participation in public life and ",p:21,x:147,y:1275,w:951,h:22},
{t:"in society and the development of European cooperation activities in the youth field. ",p:21,x:147,y:1298,w:703,h:22},
{t:"An ENGO must: ",p:21,x:147,y:1343,w:135,h:22},
{t:"be legally established for at least one year ",p:21,x:185,y:1371,w:355,h:23},
{t:"be non-profit-making ",p:21,x:185,y:1395,w:180,h:22},
{t:"be established in one of the Programme Countries, one of the countries of the Western Balkan, in Belarus, ",p:21,x:185,y:1417,w:914,h:22},
{t:"Moldova, Russian Federation or Ukraine ",p:21,x:185,y:1440,w:334,h:22},
{t:"operate at European level ",p:21,x:185,y:1463,w:218,h:22},
{t:"be active in the field of youth (it may be a body whose activities are solely for the benefit of young people or ",p:21,x:185,y:1485,w:913,h:22},
{t:"a body with wider aims, some of the activities of which are for the benefit of young people) ",p:21,x:185,y:1508,w:763,h:22},
{t:"have a structure and activities covering at least eight Programme Countries (it may be a European network ",p:21,x:185,y:1531,w:914,h:22},
{t:"representing bodies active in the field of youth) ",p:21,x:185,y:1553,w:398,h:22},
{t:"run activities in accordance with the principles underlying the Community activity in the youth field ",p:21,x:185,y:1576,w:822,h:22},
{t:"involve the young people in managing the activities conducted for their benefit. ",p:21,x:185,y:1599,w:663,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:22,x:147,y:92,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:22,x:859,y:92,w:148,h:22},
{t:"17",p:22,x:1072,y:1672,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part A – Who can participate in the Programme?  ",p:22,x:598,y:45,w:419,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:22,x:154,y:64,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Eligible Countries  ",p:22,x:147,y:111,w:273,h:35},
{t:"Depending on the Action or sub-Action, participants and promoters based in various countries can participate. For ",p:22,x:147,y:158,w:950,h:22},
{t:"the conditions for participation in specific Actions or sub-Actions, please consult Part B of this Guide. ",p:22,x:147,y:181,w:835,h:22},
{t:"A distinction is made between Programme Countries and Partner Countries.  ",p:22,x:147,y:225,w:636,h:23},
{t:"Participants and promoters from Programme Countries can participate in all Actions of the Youth in Action ",p:22,x:185,y:271,w:915,h:22},
{t:"Programme. ",p:22,x:185,y:294,w:107,h:22},
{t:"Participants and promoters from Neighbouring Partner Countries can participate in Action 2 and sub-Action ",p:22,x:185,y:317,w:915,h:22},
{t:"3.1 of the Youth in Action Programme. ",p:22,x:185,y:339,w:325,h:22},
{t:"Participants and promoters from Other Partner Countries of the World can participate in Action 2 and sub-",p:22,x:185,y:362,w:907,h:22},
{t:"Action 3.2 of the Youth in Action Programme. ",p:22,x:185,y:385,w:382,h:22},
{t:"Programme Countries ",p:22,x:147,y:428,w:282,h:30},
{t:"The following are Programme Countries: ",p:22,x:147,y:471,w:341,h:22},
{t:"Member States of the European Union (EU)7 ",p:22,x:413,y:515,w:419,h:24},
{t:"Austria ",p:22,x:258,y:552,w:63,h:22},
{t:"Belgium ",p:22,x:258,y:575,w:71,h:22},
{t:"Bulgaria ",p:22,x:258,y:598,w:72,h:22},
{t:"Cyprus ",p:22,x:258,y:620,w:62,h:22},
{t:"Czech Republic ",p:22,x:258,y:643,w:130,h:22},
{t:"Denmark ",p:22,x:258,y:666,w:80,h:22},
{t:"Estonia ",p:22,x:258,y:688,w:65,h:22},
{t:"Finland ",p:22,x:258,y:711,w:65,h:22},
{t:"France ",p:22,x:258,y:733,w:61,h:22},
{t:"Germany ",p:22,x:507,y:552,w:80,h:22},
{t:"Greece ",p:22,x:507,y:575,w:63,h:22},
{t:"Hungary ",p:22,x:507,y:598,w:75,h:22},
{t:"Ireland ",p:22,x:507,y:620,w:64,h:22},
{t:"Italy ",p:22,x:507,y:643,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Latvia ",p:22,x:507,y:666,w:54,h:22},
{t:"Lithuania ",p:22,x:507,y:688,w:81,h:22},
{t:"Luxembourg  ",p:22,x:507,y:711,w:114,h:22},
{t:"Malta ",p:22,x:507,y:733,w:50,h:22},
{t:"Netherlands ",p:22,x:755,y:552,w:104,h:22},
{t:"Poland ",p:22,x:755,y:575,w:61,h:22},
{t:"Portugal ",p:22,x:755,y:598,w:74,h:22},
{t:"Romania ",p:22,x:755,y:620,w:77,h:22},
{t:"Slovak Republic ",p:22,x:755,y:643,w:135,h:22},
{t:"Slovenia ",p:22,x:755,y:666,w:74,h:22},
{t:"Spain ",p:22,x:755,y:688,w:51,h:22},
{t:"Sweden ",p:22,x:755,y:711,w:70,h:22},
{t:"United Kingdom ",p:22,x:755,y:733,w:137,h:22},
{t:"Programme Countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) ",p:22,x:295,y:781,w:655,h:22},
{t:"which are members of the European Economic Area (EEA) ",p:22,x:348,y:803,w:549,h:22},
{t:"Iceland Liechtenstein ",p:22,x:258,y:827,w:544,h:22},
{t:"Norway ",p:22,x:755,y:827,w:250,h:22},
{t:"Programme Countries which are candidates ",p:22,x:414,y:874,w:416,h:22},
{t:"for accession to the European Union ",p:22,x:450,y:897,w:345,h:22},
{t:" Turkey ",p:22,x:258,y:921,w:68,h:22},
{t:"Neighbouring Partner Countries ",p:22,x:147,y:965,w:407,h:30},
{t:"The Youth in Action Programme supports cooperation between Programme Countries and the following ",p:22,x:147,y:1008,w:958,h:22},
{t:"Neighbouring Partner Countries: ",p:22,x:147,y:1031,w:272,h:22},
{t:"South East Europe ",p:22,x:283,y:1088,w:178,h:22},
{t:"Eastern Europe and ",p:22,x:528,y:1077,w:189,h:22},
{t:"Caucasus ",p:22,x:576,y:1100,w:93,h:22},
{t:"Mediterranean Partner ",p:22,x:763,y:1077,w:220,h:22},
{t:"Countries ",p:22,x:825,y:1100,w:95,h:22},
{t:"Albania ",p:22,x:252,y:1123,w:66,h:22},
{t:"Bosnia and Herzegovina ",p:22,x:252,y:1146,w:204,h:22},
{t:"Croatia ",p:22,x:252,y:1168,w:64,h:22},
{t:"Former Yugoslav  ",p:22,x:252,y:1191,w:150,h:22},
{t:"Republic of Macedonia  ",p:22,x:252,y:1214,w:197,h:22},
{t:"(FYROM) ",p:22,x:252,y:1236,w:80,h:22},
{t:"Kosovo, under UNSC ",p:22,x:252,y:1259,w:273,h:22},
{t:"Resolution 1244/1999 ",p:22,x:252,y:1282,w:186,h:22},
{t:"Montenegro ",p:22,x:252,y:1304,w:104,h:22},
{t:"Serbia ",p:22,x:252,y:1327,w:57,h:22},
{t:"Armenia ",p:22,x:502,y:1123,w:74,h:22},
{t:"Azerbaijan ",p:22,x:502,y:1146,w:92,h:22},
{t:"Belarus ",p:22,x:502,y:1168,w:66,h:22},
{t:"Georgia ",p:22,x:502,y:1190,w:69,h:23},
{t:"Moldova ",p:22,x:502,y:1213,w:74,h:23},
{t:"Russian Federation ",p:22,x:502,y:1236,w:162,h:22},
{t:"Ukraine ",p:22,x:502,y:1259,w:68,h:22},
{t:"Algeria                   ",p:22,x:752,y:1123,w:168,h:22},
{t:"Egypt ",p:22,x:752,y:1146,w:52,h:22},
{t:"Israel ",p:22,x:752,y:1168,w:51,h:22},
{t:"Jordan ",p:22,x:752,y:1191,w:61,h:22},
{t:"Lebanon ",p:22,x:752,y:1214,w:76,h:22},
{t:"Morocco ",p:22,x:752,y:1236,w:74,h:22},
{t:"Palestinian Authority of the ",p:22,x:752,y:1259,w:245,h:22},
{t:"West Bank and Gaza Strip ",p:22,x:752,y:1282,w:220,h:22},
{t:"Syria ",p:22,x:752,y:1304,w:46,h:22},
{t:"Tunisia ",p:22,x:752,y:1327,w:64,h:22},
{t:"                                                      ",p:22,x:147,y:1515,w:305,h:19},
{t:"7 Individuals from an Overseas Country and Territory (OCT), and where applicable the relevant public and/or private bodies and ",p:22,x:147,y:1534,w:950,h:21},
{t:"institutions in an OCT, shall be eligible for the Youth in Action Programme, subject to the rules of the Programme and the ",p:22,x:147,y:1555,w:952,h:20},
{t:"arrangements applicable to the Member State with which they are connected. The concerned OCTs are listed in annex 1A of ",p:22,x:147,y:1575,w:951,h:20},
{t:"Council decision of 27 November 2001 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European ",p:22,x:147,y:1595,w:954,h:20},
{t:"Community (2200/822/EC), OJ L 314 of 30 November 2001. ",p:22,x:147,y:1615,w:447,h:20},
{t:"       ",p:23,x:232,y:91,w:33,h:22},
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{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:23,x:192,y:64,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Other Partner Countries of the World ",p:23,x:147,y:112,w:472,h:30},
{t:"Cooperation is possible with the Other Partner Countries of the World listed below which have signed agreements ",p:23,x:147,y:155,w:951,h:22},
{t:"with the European  Union relevant to the youth field.  ",p:23,x:147,y:177,w:449,h:22},
{t:"Afghanistan  ",p:23,x:174,y:224,w:109,h:22},
{t:"Fiji  ",p:23,x:484,y:224,w:35,h:22},
{t:"Nigeria  ",p:23,x:778,y:224,w:69,h:22},
{t:"Angola  ",p:23,x:175,y:247,w:68,h:22},
{t:"Gabon  ",p:23,x:484,y:247,w:65,h:22},
{t:"Niue  ",p:23,x:778,y:247,w:48,h:22},
{t:"Antigua and Barbuda  ",p:23,x:175,y:271,w:185,h:22},
{t:"Gambia, The ",p:23,x:484,y:271,w:111,h:22},
{t:"Palau  ",p:23,x:778,y:271,w:56,h:22},
{t:"Argentina  ",p:23,x:175,y:295,w:91,h:22},
{t:"Ghana  ",p:23,x:484,y:295,w:64,h:22},
{t:"Panama  ",p:23,x:778,y:295,w:77,h:22},
{t:"Australia ",p:23,x:175,y:318,w:77,h:22},
{t:"Grenada  ",p:23,x:484,y:318,w:81,h:22},
{t:"Papua New Guinea  ",p:23,x:778,y:318,w:168,h:22},
{t:"Bahamas  ",p:23,x:175,y:342,w:86,h:22},
{t:"Guatemala  ",p:23,x:484,y:342,w:100,h:22},
{t:"Paraguay  ",p:23,x:778,y:342,w:88,h:22},
{t:"Bangladesh  ",p:23,x:175,y:366,w:106,h:22},
{t:"Guinea, Republic of  ",p:23,x:484,y:366,w:172,h:22},
{t:"Peru ",p:23,x:778,y:366,w:43,h:22},
{t:"Barbados  ",p:23,x:175,y:389,w:88,h:22},
{t:"Guinea-Bissau  ",p:23,x:484,y:389,w:128,h:22},
{t:"Philippines  ",p:23,x:778,y:389,w:99,h:22},
{t:"Belize  ",p:23,x:175,y:413,w:59,h:22},
{t:"Guyana  ",p:23,x:484,y:413,w:74,h:22},
{t:"Rwanda  ",p:23,x:778,y:413,w:77,h:22},
{t:"Benin  ",p:23,x:175,y:437,w:57,h:22},
{t:"Haiti  ",p:23,x:484,y:437,w:49,h:22},
{t:"Saint Kitts and Nevis  ",p:23,x:778,y:437,w:181,h:22},
{t:"Bolivia  ",p:23,x:175,y:460,w:64,h:22},
{t:"Honduras  ",p:23,x:484,y:460,w:90,h:22},
{t:"Sainte-Lucia ",p:23,x:778,y:460,w:106,h:22},
{t:"Botswana  ",p:23,x:175,y:484,w:91,h:22},
{t:"India  ",p:23,x:484,y:484,w:53,h:22},
{t:"Saint-Vincent and the Grenadines  ",p:23,x:778,y:484,w:288,h:22},
{t:"Brazil  ",p:23,x:175,y:508,w:56,h:22},
{t:"Indonesia  ",p:23,x:484,y:508,w:92,h:22},
{t:"Samoa  ",p:23,x:778,y:508,w:67,h:22},
{t:"Brunei  ",p:23,x:175,y:531,w:64,h:22},
{t:"Ivory Coast  ",p:23,x:484,y:531,w:106,h:22},
{t:"Sao Tome and Principe  ",p:23,x:778,y:531,w:202,h:22},
{t:"Burkina Faso  ",p:23,x:175,y:555,w:117,h:22},
{t:"Jamaica  ",p:23,x:484,y:555,w:77,h:22},
{t:"Senegal  ",p:23,x:778,y:555,w:76,h:22},
{t:"Burundi  ",p:23,x:175,y:579,w:75,h:22},
{t:"Japan ",p:23,x:484,y:579,w:54,h:22},
{t:"Seychelles  ",p:23,x:778,y:579,w:97,h:22},
{t:"Cambodia  ",p:23,x:175,y:602,w:93,h:22},
{t:"Kazakhstan  ",p:23,x:484,y:602,w:105,h:22},
{t:"Sierra Leone  ",p:23,x:778,y:602,w:115,h:22},
{t:"Cameroon  ",p:23,x:175,y:626,w:96,h:22},
{t:"Kenya  ",p:23,x:484,y:626,w:62,h:22},
{t:"Singapore ",p:23,x:778,y:626,w:88,h:22},
{t:"Canada ",p:23,x:175,y:650,w:67,h:22},
{t:"Kiribati  ",p:23,x:484,y:650,w:68,h:22},
{t:"Solomon Islands  ",p:23,x:778,y:650,w:147,h:22},
{t:"Cape Verde  ",p:23,x:175,y:673,w:107,h:22},
{t:"Korea, Republic of  ",p:23,x:484,y:673,w:162,h:22},
{t:"South Africa  ",p:23,x:778,y:673,w:112,h:22},
{t:"Central African Republic  ",p:23,x:175,y:697,w:209,h:22},
{t:"Kyrgyzstan  ",p:23,x:484,y:697,w:101,h:22},
{t:"Sudan  ",p:23,x:778,y:697,w:63,h:22},
{t:"Chad  ",p:23,x:175,y:721,w:53,h:22},
{t:"Laos  ",p:23,x:484,y:721,w:49,h:22},
{t:"Suriname  ",p:23,x:778,y:721,w:89,h:22},
{t:"Chile  ",p:23,x:175,y:744,w:51,h:22},
{t:"Lesotho  ",p:23,x:484,y:744,w:76,h:22},
{t:"Swaziland  ",p:23,x:778,y:744,w:93,h:22},
{t:"China  ",p:23,x:175,y:768,w:58,h:22},
{t:"Liberia  ",p:23,x:484,y:768,w:66,h:22},
{t:"Tanzania  ",p:23,x:778,y:768,w:85,h:22},
{t:"Colombia  ",p:23,x:175,y:792,w:87,h:22},
{t:"Madagascar  ",p:23,x:484,y:792,w:109,h:22},
{t:"Thailand  ",p:23,x:778,y:792,w:82,h:22},
{t:"Comoros  ",p:23,x:175,y:815,w:84,h:22},
{t:"Malawi  ",p:23,x:484,y:815,w:68,h:22},
{t:"Togo  ",p:23,x:778,y:815,w:53,h:22},
{t:"Congo (D. R. of the)  ",p:23,x:175,y:839,w:180,h:22},
{t:"Malaysia  ",p:23,x:484,y:839,w:82,h:22},
{t:"Tonga  ",p:23,x:778,y:839,w:63,h:22},
{t:"Congo (Republic of the)  ",p:23,x:175,y:863,w:208,h:22},
{t:"Mali  ",p:23,x:484,y:863,w:44,h:22},
{t:"Trinidad and Tobago  ",p:23,x:778,y:863,w:183,h:22},
{t:"Cook Islands  ",p:23,x:175,y:886,w:117,h:22},
{t:"Marshall Islands  ",p:23,x:484,y:886,w:144,h:22},
{t:"Tuvalu  ",p:23,x:778,y:886,w:67,h:22},
{t:"Costa Rica  ",p:23,x:175,y:910,w:97,h:22},
{t:"Mauritania  ",p:23,x:484,y:910,w:98,h:22},
{t:"Uganda  ",p:23,x:778,y:910,w:74,h:22},
{t:"Djibouti  ",p:23,x:175,y:934,w:75,h:22},
{t:"Mauritius  ",p:23,x:484,y:934,w:86,h:22},
{t:"United States of America ",p:23,x:778,y:934,w:210,h:22},
{t:"Dominica  ",p:23,x:175,y:957,w:87,h:22},
{t:"Mexico  ",p:23,x:484,y:957,w:68,h:22},
{t:"Uruguay  ",p:23,x:778,y:957,w:81,h:22},
{t:"Dominican Republic  ",p:23,x:175,y:981,w:174,h:22},
{t:"Micronesia  ",p:23,x:484,y:981,w:98,h:22},
{t:"Uzbekistan  ",p:23,x:779,y:981,w:101,h:22},
{t:"East Timor  ",p:23,x:175,y:1005,w:100,h:22},
{t:"Mozambique  ",p:23,x:484,y:1005,w:115,h:22},
{t:"Vanuatu  ",p:23,x:778,y:1005,w:80,h:22},
{t:"Ecuador  ",p:23,x:175,y:1028,w:78,h:22},
{t:"Namibia  ",p:23,x:484,y:1028,w:78,h:22},
{t:"Venezuela  ",p:23,x:778,y:1028,w:95,h:22},
{t:"El Salvador  ",p:23,x:175,y:1052,w:103,h:22},
{t:"Nauru  ",p:23,x:484,y:1052,w:61,h:22},
{t:"Vietnam  ",p:23,x:778,y:1052,w:79,h:22},
{t:"Equatorial Guinea  ",p:23,x:175,y:1076,w:157,h:22},
{t:"Nepal  ",p:23,x:484,y:1076,w:58,h:22},
{t:"Yemen  ",p:23,x:778,y:1076,w:68,h:22},
{t:"Eritrea  ",p:23,x:175,y:1099,w:66,h:22},
{t:"New Zealand ",p:23,x:484,y:1099,w:113,h:22},
{t:"Zambia  ",p:23,x:778,y:1099,w:72,h:22},
{t:"Ethiopia Nicaragua Zimbabwe ",p:23,x:175,y:1123,w:931,h:22},
{t:" Niger  ",p:23,x:175,y:1147,w:912,h:22},
{t:"Visa requirements ",p:23,x:147,y:1191,w:235,h:30},
{t:"If your project involves non-European Union countries you may need to check visa requirements. ",p:23,x:147,y:1234,w:809,h:22},
{t:"In principle, Youth in Action Programme participants from non-European Union countries coming into the EU and ",p:23,x:147,y:1279,w:951,h:22},
{t:"participants from the EU going to non-EU countries to take part in a youth project have to apply for a visa of ",p:23,x:147,y:1302,w:952,h:22},
{t:"entry into the relevant host country. Young people resident within an EU Member State, who are holders of a ",p:23,x:147,y:1325,w:952,h:22},
{t:"non-EU nationality/passport, might also need a visa to enter another EU Member State.  ",p:23,x:147,y:1347,w:735,h:22},
{t:"It is a collective responsibility of all the promoters to ensure that any visa required is in order before the planned ",p:23,x:147,y:1393,w:950,h:22},
{t:"Activity takes place. It is strongly recommended that the visa is arranged well in advance, since the process may ",p:23,x:147,y:1415,w:951,h:22},
{t:"take several weeks. ",p:23,x:147,y:1438,w:168,h:22},
{t:"National Agencies and the Executive Agency may give further advice and support concerning visas, residence ",p:23,x:147,y:1483,w:953,h:22},
{t:"permits, social security, etc. ",p:23,x:147,y:1506,w:236,h:22},
{t:"The Commission has drafted some general recommendations for visa/residence permit applications for the benefit ",p:23,x:147,y:1551,w:950,h:22},
{t:"of Youth in Action Programme participants. These can be consulted on the Commission's website. ",p:23,x:147,y:1574,w:813,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:24,x:147,y:92,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:24,x:859,y:92,w:148,h:22},
{t:"19",p:24,x:1072,y:1672,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part A – Who can participate in the Programme?  ",p:24,x:598,y:45,w:419,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:24,x:154,y:64,w:859,h:22},
{t:"How do you participate? ",p:24,x:147,y:111,w:365,h:35},
{t:"The precise conditions for participation in the Youth in Action Programme depend on the Action or sub-Action ",p:24,x:147,y:158,w:953,h:22},
{t:"related to your project. For the conditions for participation in specific Actions or sub-Actions, please consult Part B ",p:24,x:147,y:181,w:950,h:22},
{t:"of this Guide. ",p:24,x:147,y:204,w:116,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:25,x:232,y:120,w:33,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:25,x:229,y:74,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:25,x:192,y:93,w:883,h:22},
{t:"6. What support is available?  ",p:25,x:147,y:154,w:505,h:40},
{t:"The supportive approach  ",p:25,x:147,y:246,w:380,h:35},
{t:"The supportive approach of the Youth in Action Programme consists of guiding users of the Programme through ",p:25,x:147,y:294,w:951,h:22},
{t:"all phases, from the first contact with the Programme through the application process to the realisation of the ",p:25,x:147,y:317,w:952,h:22},
{t:"project and the final evaluation.  ",p:25,x:147,y:339,w:275,h:22},
{t:"This principle should not be in contradiction with fair and transparent selection procedures. However, it is based ",p:25,x:147,y:385,w:951,h:22},
{t:"on the idea that in order to guarantee equal opportunity for everybody, it is necessary to give more assistance to ",p:25,x:147,y:407,w:950,h:22},
{t:"some groups of young people through advising, counselling, monitoring, and coaching systems.  ",p:25,x:147,y:430,w:804,h:22},
{t:"Therefore, an important principle of the Youth in Action Programme is the provision of assistance, training and ",p:25,x:147,y:475,w:952,h:22},
{t:"advice for the applicants at different levels. At a decentralised level, the National Agencies and the Eurodesk ",p:25,x:147,y:498,w:953,h:22},
{t:"Network provide training and information. At a centralised level, help is provided through the Executive Agency ",p:25,x:147,y:520,w:952,h:22},
{t:"and the SALTO network. ",p:25,x:147,y:543,w:208,h:22},
{t:"The Training Strategy of Youth in Action  ",p:25,x:147,y:586,w:604,h:35},
{t:"The European Training Strategy of the Youth in Action Programme is coordinated by the European Commission ",p:25,x:147,y:634,w:952,h:22},
{t:"and aims to contribute to developing the quality of support systems for youth activities and the capabilities of civil ",p:25,x:147,y:657,w:950,h:22},
{t:"society organisations in the youth field. It is the core element of the coherent quality approach of the ",p:25,x:147,y:679,w:956,h:22},
{t:"Programme, which includes communication measures, recognition of non-formal learning activities, cooperation ",p:25,x:147,y:702,w:952,h:22},
{t:"of all actors and applied youth and educational research activities. ",p:25,x:147,y:725,w:552,h:22},
{t:"The Training Strategy is the main instrument of the Programme for sustainable capacity building of youth workers ",p:25,x:147,y:770,w:950,h:22},
{t:"and other key actors. It provides support for them to acquire the necessary attitudes and competences, especially ",p:25,x:147,y:793,w:950,h:22},
{t:"in the field of non-formal learning and working with young people on a European level and in a European context.  ",p:25,x:147,y:815,w:956,h:22},
{t:"The main elements of the Training Strategy are: ",p:25,x:147,y:861,w:405,h:22},
{t:"training and cooperation plans (TCPs) - the National Agencies’ instrument of quality support in their role as ",p:25,x:185,y:906,w:914,h:22},
{t:"an intermediate structure ",p:25,x:185,y:928,w:215,h:22},
{t:"training for NA staff and staff of other structures of the Programme ",p:25,x:185,y:951,w:563,h:22},
{t:"SALTO Resource Centres offering content-related support for National Agencies, organisations and individuals ",p:25,x:185,y:974,w:913,h:22},
{t:"resources of the Partnership between the European Commission and the Council of Europe in the youth field  ",p:25,x:185,y:996,w:909,h:22},
{t:"Action 4.3 Training and Networking for those active in youth work and youth organisations. ",p:25,x:185,y:1019,w:761,h:22},
{t:"The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency ",p:25,x:147,y:1062,w:848,h:35},
{t:"The Executive Agency provides support, through its Youth Helpdesk, for the achievement of high quality ",p:25,x:147,y:1110,w:956,h:22},
{t:"standards in project management and technical support to all actors involved in Europe-wide and international ",p:25,x:147,y:1133,w:952,h:22},
{t:"youth projects, with a specific focus on beneficiaries and participants based in countries where National Agencies ",p:25,x:147,y:1155,w:951,h:22},
{t:"are not present (regions of South East Europe, Eastern Europe and Caucasus, Mediterranean countries, Latin ",p:25,x:147,y:1178,w:953,h:22},
{t:"America, Asia and the ACP countries).  ",p:25,x:147,y:1201,w:325,h:22},
{t:"In particular the Youth Helpdesk:  ",p:25,x:147,y:1246,w:286,h:22},
{t:"responds to specific requests from promoters, organisations and participants ",p:25,x:185,y:1291,w:639,h:22},
{t:"supports visa issuing and best practice dissemination tools to help promoters overcome obstacles related to ",p:25,x:185,y:1314,w:914,h:22},
{t:"trans-national mobility ",p:25,x:185,y:1336,w:190,h:22},
{t:"provides help with crisis management. ",p:25,x:185,y:1359,w:323,h:22},
{t:"The National Agencies  ",p:25,x:147,y:1402,w:342,h:35},
{t:"The National Agencies (NAs) provide training and general information on training possibilities for the preparation ",p:25,x:147,y:1450,w:951,h:22},
{t:"and implementation of projects.  ",p:25,x:147,y:1473,w:275,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:26,x:147,y:121,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:26,x:859,y:121,w:148,h:22},
{t:"21",p:26,x:1072,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part A -W hat s upport is available?  ",p:26,x:712,y:74,w:304,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:26,x:154,y:93,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Each National Agency: ",p:26,x:147,y:140,w:191,h:22},
{t:"offers national and international training, seminars and workshops to people interested or already involved in ",p:26,x:185,y:185,w:913,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action projects ",p:26,x:185,y:208,w:203,h:22},
{t:"gives advice, information and assistance to participants, project coordinators, actual or potential partners and ",p:26,x:185,y:231,w:912,h:22},
{t:"beneficiaries throughout the process of planning and carrying out projects ",p:26,x:185,y:253,w:618,h:22},
{t:"helps to build, develop and consolidate trans-national partnerships between the various players in the ",p:26,x:185,y:276,w:918,h:22},
{t:"Programme ",p:26,x:185,y:298,w:101,h:22},
{t:"delivers information documents about the Programme, its rules and practices ",p:26,x:185,y:321,w:643,h:22},
{t:"organises conferences, meetings, seminars and other events to inform target audiences about the ",p:26,x:185,y:344,w:921,h:22},
{t:"Programme, to improve its management and presentation and to disseminate results and good practice. ",p:26,x:185,y:366,w:868,h:22},
{t:"The SALTO Youth Resource Centres ",p:26,x:147,y:410,w:526,h:35},
{t:"The aim of the SALTO Youth Resource Centres is to help improve the quality of projects funded under Youth in ",p:26,x:147,y:457,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Action. The SALTO Centres provide resources, information and training in specific areas for National Agencies and ",p:26,x:147,y:480,w:950,h:22},
{t:"other actors involved in youth work, and foster the recognition of non-formal learning. ",p:26,x:147,y:503,w:720,h:22},
{t:"Their work involves: ",p:26,x:147,y:548,w:172,h:22},
{t:"organising training courses, study visits, forums and partnership-building activities  ",p:26,x:185,y:593,w:691,h:22},
{t:"developing and documenting training and youth work methods and tools  ",p:26,x:185,y:616,w:613,h:22},
{t:"giving an overview of European training activities that are available to youth workers through the European ",p:26,x:185,y:639,w:914,h:22},
{t:"Training Calendar ",p:26,x:185,y:661,w:151,h:22},
{t:"issuing practical publications  ",p:26,x:185,y:684,w:246,h:22},
{t:"providing up-to-date information about European youth work and the different priorities ",p:26,x:185,y:707,w:733,h:22},
{t:"providing a database of trainers and resource persons in the field of youth work and training  ",p:26,x:185,y:729,w:777,h:22},
{t:"coordinating the Youthpass. ",p:26,x:185,y:752,w:237,h:22},
{t:"The Eurodesk Network ",p:26,x:147,y:795,w:341,h:35},
{t:"The Eurodesk Network offers information services to young people and those who work with them on European ",p:26,x:147,y:843,w:952,h:22},
{t:"opportunities in the education, training and youth fields, and the involvement of young people in European ",p:26,x:147,y:866,w:954,h:22},
{t:"activities. The Eurodesk Network offers enquiry answering services, funding information, events and publications.  ",p:26,x:147,y:888,w:949,h:22},
{t:"The Partnership between the Commission and the Council of ",p:26,x:147,y:932,w:960,h:35},
{t:"Europe ",p:26,x:147,y:967,w:111,h:35},
{t:"The Partnership between the European Commission and the Council of Europe in the field of youth policy, youth ",p:26,x:147,y:1014,w:951,h:22},
{t:"research and youth work (‘The Partnership‘) provides a framework to increase the synergies between the two ",p:26,x:147,y:1037,w:953,h:22},
{t:"institutions, as well as develop a coherent strategy in the youth field. ",p:26,x:147,y:1060,w:577,h:22},
{t:"The main activities carried out within the framework of the Partnership are training courses; seminars and ",p:26,x:147,y:1105,w:955,h:22},
{t:"network meetings involving youth workers, youth leaders, trainers, researchers, policy-makers, experts and ",p:26,x:147,y:1128,w:955,h:22},
{t:"practitioners; and contributing to the Structured Dialogue. ",p:26,x:147,y:1149,w:486,h:23},
{t:"Its activities focus particularly on European citizenship and human rights education; intercultural dialogue and ",p:26,x:147,y:1196,w:953,h:22},
{t:"cooperation; quality in youth work and training; recognition and visibility of youth work; better understanding and ",p:26,x:147,y:1218,w:950,h:22},
{t:"knowledge of young people; youth policy development; and promoting understanding of and respect for cultural ",p:26,x:147,y:1241,w:951,h:22},
{t:"diversity. Part of the activities has a regional focus, particularly on countries which form part of the European ",p:26,x:147,y:1264,w:953,h:22},
{t:"Neighbourhood Policy.  ",p:26,x:147,y:1286,w:196,h:22},
{t:"The European Knowledge Centre for Youth Policy (EKCYP), created in the framework of the Partnership, ",p:26,x:147,y:1331,w:956,h:22},
{t:"constitutes a single entry point to retrieve up-to-date research-based information on the realities of young people ",p:26,x:147,y:1354,w:951,h:22},
{t:"across Europe. It promotes exchange of information and dialogue between policy-makers, practitioners and youth ",p:26,x:147,y:1377,w:950,h:22},
{t:"researchers. ",p:26,x:147,y:1399,w:107,h:22},
{t:"The results of the Partnership are disseminated through the transfer of training modules, the Partnership website ",p:26,x:147,y:1445,w:951,h:22},
{t:"and research publications. ‘T(raining)-Kits’ are thematic handbooks that can be used in Youth in Action projects.  ",p:26,x:147,y:1467,w:939,h:22},
{t:"The activities within the framework of the Partnership are organised and managed by the Partnership Secretariat ",p:26,x:147,y:1512,w:951,h:22},
{t:"which reports both to the Council of Europe and the European Commission.  ",p:26,x:147,y:1535,w:637,h:22},
{t:"Further information on the Partnership's activities can be obtained from the Partnership Secretariat in Strasbourg. ",p:26,x:147,y:1580,w:946,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:27,x:232,y:120,w:33,h:22},
{t:"22",p:27,x:1071,y:1651,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:27,x:229,y:74,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:27,x:192,y:93,w:883,h:22},
{t:"The Euro-Med Youth Platform ",p:27,x:147,y:142,w:443,h:35},
{t:"The Euro-Med Youth Platform provides support to young people and youth organisations in the Euro-",p:27,x:147,y:189,w:944,h:22},
{t:"Mediterranean region in order to facilitate the exchange of good practice, networking, cooperation and capacity ",p:27,x:147,y:212,w:952,h:22},
{t:"building in the region. ",p:27,x:147,y:235,w:187,h:22},
{t:"To meet these objectives, it provides a series of networking facilities, including: ",p:27,x:147,y:280,w:663,h:22},
{t:"a database for partner-finding  ",p:27,x:185,y:325,w:260,h:22},
{t:"an online forum for free discussion ",p:27,x:185,y:348,w:293,h:22},
{t:"country profiles on the situation of young people ",p:27,x:185,y:370,w:408,h:22},
{t:"information about financing for youth activities ",p:27,x:185,y:393,w:392,h:22},
{t:"meetings for youth organisations from the Mediterranean region  ",p:27,x:185,y:416,w:543,h:22},
{t:"a printed and online magazine. ",p:27,x:185,y:438,w:262,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:28,x:147,y:121,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:28,x:859,y:121,w:148,h:22},
{t:"23",p:28,x:1072,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B – Information about the Actions  ",p:28,x:678,y:74,w:338,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:28,x:154,y:93,w:859,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:28,x:147,y:163,w:11,h:22},
{t:"PART B - INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACTIONS ",p:28,x:221,y:220,w:810,h:50},
{t:"In this Part you will find, for each Action or sub-Action of the Youth in Action Programme covered by this Guide, ",p:28,x:147,y:333,w:950,h:22},
{t:"the following information: ",p:28,x:147,y:356,w:219,h:22},
{t:"the objectives of the Action or sub-Action ",p:28,x:185,y:401,w:348,h:22},
{t:"a description of the projects supported through the Action or sub-Action ",p:28,x:185,y:424,w:602,h:22},
{t:"a table presenting the criteria which are used to assess a project submitted under the Action or sub-Action ",p:28,x:185,y:446,w:888,h:22},
{t:"additional useful information in view to have a good understanding of the projects supported through the ",p:28,x:185,y:469,w:915,h:22},
{t:"Action or sub-Action ",p:28,x:185,y:492,w:172,h:22},
{t:"a table presenting the funding rules applicable to the projects supported through the Action or sub-Action ",p:28,x:185,y:514,w:880,h:22},
{t:"advice on how to develop a project likely to be supported under the Action or sub-Action. ",p:28,x:185,y:537,w:745,h:22},
{t:"Before submitting an application, you are advised to read carefully the entire section concerning the Action or ",p:28,x:147,y:582,w:952,h:22},
{t:"sub-Action under which you wish to apply. ",p:28,x:147,y:605,w:357,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:29,x:232,y:120,w:33,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:29,x:229,y:74,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:29,x:192,y:93,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Action 1.1 - Youth Exchanges  ",p:29,x:147,y:154,w:510,h:40},
{t:"Objectives ",p:29,x:147,y:246,w:162,h:35},
{t:"Youth Exchanges allow one or more groups of young people to be hosted by a group from another country in ",p:29,x:147,y:294,w:952,h:22},
{t:"order to participate together in a joint programme of activities. These projects involve the active participation of ",p:29,x:147,y:317,w:951,h:22},
{t:"young people and are designed to allow them to discover and become aware of different social and cultural ",p:29,x:147,y:339,w:953,h:22},
{t:"realities, to learn from each other and reinforce their feeling of being European citizens. ",p:29,x:147,y:362,w:732,h:22},
{t:"What is a Youth Exchange?  ",p:29,x:147,y:405,w:415,h:35},
{t:"A Youth Exchange is a project which brings together groups of young people from two or more countries, ",p:29,x:147,y:453,w:954,h:22},
{t:"providing them with an opportunity to discuss and confront various themes, whilst learning about each other’s ",p:29,x:147,y:476,w:952,h:22},
{t:"countries and cultures. A Youth Exchange is based on a trans-national partnership between two or more ",p:29,x:147,y:497,w:956,h:23},
{t:"promoters from different countries. ",p:29,x:147,y:521,w:297,h:22},
{t:"According to the number of countries involved, a Youth Exchange can be bilateral, trilateral or multilateral. A ",p:29,x:147,y:566,w:953,h:22},
{t:"Bilateral Youth Exchange is justified especially when the promoters are at their first European project, or when ",p:29,x:147,y:589,w:952,h:22},
{t:"the participants are small-scale or local groups without experience at European level. ",p:29,x:147,y:612,w:709,h:22},
{t:"A Youth Exchange can be itinerant, implying the movement of all participants at the same time, throughout one ",p:29,x:147,y:657,w:951,h:22},
{t:"or more countries participating in the Exchange. ",p:29,x:147,y:680,w:404,h:22},
{t:"A Youth Exchange project has three phases: ",p:29,x:147,y:725,w:373,h:22},
{t:"planning and preparation ",p:29,x:185,y:770,w:213,h:22},
{t:"implementation of the Activity ",p:29,x:185,y:793,w:253,h:22},
{t:"evaluation (including reflection on a possible follow-up). ",p:29,x:185,y:814,w:468,h:23},
{t:"Non-formal learning principles and practice are reflected throughout the project. ",p:29,x:147,y:861,w:670,h:22},
{t:"What a Youth Exchange is not ",p:29,x:147,y:904,w:384,h:30},
{t:"The following activities in particular are NOT eligible for grants under Youth Exchanges: ",p:29,x:147,y:947,w:731,h:22},
{t:"academic study trips ",p:29,x:185,y:992,w:175,h:22},
{t:"exchange activities which aim to make financial profit ",p:29,x:185,y:1015,w:447,h:22},
{t:"exchange activities which can be classed as tourism ",p:29,x:185,y:1037,w:434,h:22},
{t:"festivals ",p:29,x:185,y:1060,w:72,h:22},
{t:"holiday travel ",p:29,x:185,y:1082,w:116,h:22},
{t:"language courses ",p:29,x:185,y:1105,w:149,h:22},
{t:"performance tours ",p:29,x:185,y:1128,w:158,h:22},
{t:"school class exchanges ",p:29,x:185,y:1150,w:196,h:22},
{t:"sports competitions ",p:29,x:185,y:1173,w:166,h:22},
{t:"statutory meetings of organisations ",p:29,x:185,y:1196,w:298,h:22},
{t:"political gatherings ",p:29,x:185,y:1218,w:161,h:22},
{t:"work camps. ",p:29,x:185,y:1241,w:110,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:30,x:147,y:121,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:30,x:859,y:121,w:148,h:22},
{t:"25",p:30,x:1072,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 1.1 – Youth Exchanges  ",p:30,x:682,y:74,w:334,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:30,x:154,y:93,w:859,h:22},
{t:"What are the criteria used to assess a Youth Exchange?  ",p:30,x:147,y:140,w:829,h:35},
{t:"Eligibility Criteria ",p:30,x:147,y:209,w:225,h:30},
{t:"Eligible promoters ",p:30,x:147,y:360,w:177,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter must be: ",p:30,x:363,y:257,w:206,h:23},
{t:"a non profit/non governmental organisation; or  ",p:30,x:401,y:281,w:402,h:22},
{t:"a local, regional public body; or ",p:30,x:401,y:304,w:266,h:22},
{t:"an informal group of young people (Reminder: in the case of an informal group, ",p:30,x:401,y:325,w:668,h:23},
{t:"one of the members of the group assumes the role of representative and takes ",p:30,x:401,y:349,w:660,h:22},
{t:"responsibility on behalf of the group); or ",p:30,x:401,y:372,w:341,h:22},
{t:"a body active at European level in the youth field. ",p:30,x:401,y:393,w:417,h:23},
{t:"Each promoter must be from a Programme Country and must sign the Preliminary ",p:30,x:363,y:439,w:685,h:22},
{t:"Agreement included in the application form. ",p:30,x:363,y:462,w:368,h:22},
{t:"Role of promoters ",p:30,x:147,y:521,w:174,h:22},
{t:"The promoter that sends a group of participants in another country is defined as ",p:30,x:363,y:498,w:672,h:22},
{t:"Sending Organisation (SO). The promoter that hosts the Youth Exchange in its country ",p:30,x:363,y:520,w:723,h:23},
{t:"is defined as Host Organisation (HO). ",p:30,x:363,y:543,w:314,h:23},
{t:"Number of ",p:30,x:147,y:625,w:105,h:22},
{t:"promoters ",p:30,x:147,y:648,w:103,h:22},
{t:"Bilateral Youth Exchange: two promoters from different Programme Countries, of ",p:30,x:363,y:580,w:709,h:22},
{t:"which at least one is from an EU country. ",p:30,x:363,y:602,w:348,h:22},
{t:"Trilateral Youth Exchange: three promoters from different Programme Countries, of ",p:30,x:363,y:625,w:728,h:22},
{t:"which at least one is from an EU country. ",p:30,x:363,y:648,w:348,h:22},
{t:"Multilateral Youth Exchange: at least four promoters from different Programme ",p:30,x:363,y:670,w:696,h:22},
{t:"Countries, of which at least one is from an EU country. ",p:30,x:363,y:693,w:459,h:22},
{t:"Eligible participants ",p:30,x:147,y:740,w:192,h:22},
{t:"Participants aged between 13 and 25 and legally resident in a Programme Country (up ",p:30,x:363,y:728,w:722,h:23},
{t:"to 20% of participants may be aged between 25 and 30). ",p:30,x:363,y:752,w:482,h:22},
{t:"Number of ",p:30,x:147,y:788,w:105,h:22},
{t:"participants  ",p:30,x:147,y:810,w:123,h:22},
{t:"The project must involve a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 60 participants (group ",p:30,x:363,y:787,w:707,h:23},
{t:"leader(s) not included). ",p:30,x:363,y:809,w:199,h:23},
{t:"Composition of ",p:30,x:147,y:898,w:147,h:22},
{t:"national groups of ",p:30,x:147,y:920,w:177,h:23},
{t:"participants  ",p:30,x:147,y:943,w:123,h:22},
{t:"Bilateral Youth Exchange: minimum 8 participants per group (group leader(s) not ",p:30,x:363,y:846,w:710,h:23},
{t:"included). ",p:30,x:363,y:869,w:87,h:22},
{t:"Trilateral Youth Exchange: minimum 6 participants per group (group leader(s) not ",p:30,x:363,y:891,w:717,h:23},
{t:"included).  ",p:30,x:363,y:915,w:93,h:22},
{t:"Multilateral Youth Exchange: minimum 4 participants per group (group leader(s) ",p:30,x:363,y:936,w:706,h:23},
{t:"not included). ",p:30,x:363,y:960,w:120,h:22},
{t:"Each national group must have at least one group leader. ",p:30,x:363,y:995,w:482,h:22},
{t:"Venue(s) of the ",p:30,x:147,y:1049,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Activity ",p:30,x:147,y:1071,w:76,h:22},
{t:"The Activity must take place in the country of one of the promoters. ",p:30,x:363,y:1031,w:569,h:22},
{t:"Itinerant Youth Exchanges: the Activity must take place in the countries of two or ",p:30,x:363,y:1066,w:714,h:22},
{t:"more promoters. ",p:30,x:363,y:1089,w:144,h:22},
{t:"Duration of project ",p:30,x:147,y:1124,w:184,h:23},
{t:"Maximum 15 months. ",p:30,x:363,y:1125,w:185,h:22},
{t:"Duration of Activity ",p:30,x:147,y:1160,w:189,h:23},
{t:"6-21 days, excluding travel days. ",p:30,x:363,y:1161,w:278,h:22},
{t:"Activity programme  ",p:30,x:147,y:1196,w:197,h:23},
{t:"A detailed daily timetable of the Activity must be annexed to the Application form. ",p:30,x:363,y:1196,w:684,h:23},
{t:"Who can apply? ",p:30,x:147,y:1325,w:154,h:22},
{t:"A promoter assumes the role of coordinator and applies to the relevant Agency (see ",p:30,x:363,y:1234,w:701,h:22},
{t:"section ‘Where to apply?’ below) for the whole project on behalf of all promoters. It is ",p:30,x:363,y:1256,w:717,h:22},
{t:"recommended that the role of coordinator is played by the promoter hosting the ",p:30,x:363,y:1279,w:670,h:22},
{t:"Activity. ",p:30,x:363,y:1301,w:71,h:22},
{t:"A promoter wishing to apply must be legally established in its country.  ",p:30,x:363,y:1336,w:593,h:23},
{t:"In the case of an informal group, one of the members of the group assumes the role of ",p:30,x:363,y:1372,w:729,h:22},
{t:"representative and takes the responsibility of submitting the application to its National ",p:30,x:363,y:1394,w:718,h:22},
{t:"Agency and signing the grant agreement on behalf of the group.  ",p:30,x:363,y:1416,w:546,h:23},
{t:"Where to apply?  ",p:30,x:147,y:1487,w:164,h:22},
{t:"Applications to be submitted to the Executive Agency: project applications by ",p:30,x:363,y:1453,w:706,h:22},
{t:"bodies active at European level in the youth field. ",p:30,x:363,y:1476,w:414,h:22},
{t:"Applications to be submitted to the National Agencies: project applications by all ",p:30,x:363,y:1498,w:734,h:22},
{t:"other eligible applicants. ",p:30,x:363,y:1521,w:207,h:22},
{t:"When to apply? ",p:30,x:147,y:1568,w:152,h:22},
{t:"The project must be submitted for the application deadline corresponding to the start ",p:30,x:363,y:1556,w:713,h:23},
{t:"date of the project (please consult Part C of this Guide).  ",p:30,x:363,y:1580,w:475,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:31,x:232,y:120,w:33,h:22},
{t:"26",p:31,x:1071,y:1651,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:31,x:229,y:74,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:31,x:192,y:93,w:883,h:22},
{t:"How to apply? ",p:31,x:147,y:160,w:140,h:22},
{t:"The application must be introduced in compliance with the application modalities, as ",p:31,x:363,y:149,w:704,h:22},
{t:"described in Part C of this Guide. ",p:31,x:363,y:171,w:277,h:22},
{t:"Other criteria ",p:31,x:147,y:348,w:132,h:22},
{t:"Protection and safety of participants: ",p:31,x:363,y:208,w:356,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must guarantee that appropriate measures to ensure the safety and ",p:31,x:363,y:230,w:686,h:22},
{t:"protection of participants are foreseen in the project (please consult Part A of this ",p:31,x:363,y:253,w:682,h:22},
{t:"Guide). ",p:31,x:363,y:275,w:66,h:22},
{t:"Advance Planning Visit (APV):  ",p:31,x:363,y:310,w:293,h:23},
{t:"If the project foresees an APV, then the following eligibility criteria must be met: ",p:31,x:363,y:345,w:672,h:23},
{t:"duration of the APV: maximum 2 days (travel days excluded) ",p:31,x:401,y:375,w:510,h:22},
{t:"number of participants: 1 participant per group. The number of participants can be ",p:31,x:401,y:397,w:692,h:22},
{t:"raised to 2 under the condition that 1 of the participants is a young person taking ",p:31,x:401,y:420,w:681,h:22},
{t:"part in the Youth Exchange ",p:31,x:401,y:442,w:231,h:22},
{t:"programme of the APV: a daily timetable of the APV is annexed to the application ",p:31,x:401,y:465,w:680,h:22},
{t:"form. ",p:31,x:401,y:488,w:50,h:22},
{t:" Exclusion Criteria ",p:31,x:147,y:540,w:234,h:30},
{t:"  ",p:31,x:147,y:613,w:11,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must state, when signing the form, that they are not in any of the ",p:31,x:363,y:591,w:670,h:22},
{t:"situations which would prevent them from receiving a grant from the European Union ",p:31,x:363,y:613,w:714,h:22},
{t:"(please consult Part C of this Guide). ",p:31,x:363,y:636,w:309,h:22},
{t:" Selection criteria  ",p:31,x:147,y:688,w:235,h:30},
{t:"Financial capacity ",p:31,x:147,y:761,w:173,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show that they have stable and sufficient sources of funding to ",p:31,x:363,y:739,w:691,h:22},
{t:"maintain their activity throughout the period during which the project is being carried ",p:31,x:363,y:761,w:712,h:22},
{t:"out and to participate in its funding.  ",p:31,x:363,y:784,w:309,h:22},
{t:"Operational ",p:31,x:147,y:820,w:116,h:22},
{t:"capacity ",p:31,x:147,y:843,w:83,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show they have the necessary competencies and motivation to ",p:31,x:363,y:820,w:689,h:22},
{t:"complete the proposed project. ",p:31,x:363,y:843,w:264,h:22},
{t:" Award criteria ",p:31,x:147,y:895,w:193,h:30},
{t:"Projects will be assessed against the following criteria: ",p:31,x:147,y:937,w:456,h:22},
{t:"Relevance to the ",p:31,x:147,y:1002,w:163,h:22},
{t:"objectives and ",p:31,x:147,y:1025,w:142,h:22},
{t:"priorities of the ",p:31,x:147,y:1047,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Programme ",p:31,x:147,y:1070,w:115,h:22},
{t:"(30%) ",p:31,x:147,y:1093,w:68,h:22},
{t:"The relevance to: ",p:31,x:363,y:991,w:150,h:22},
{t:"the general objectives of the Programme ",p:31,x:401,y:1013,w:344,h:22},
{t:"the specific aims of the sub-Action ",p:31,x:401,y:1036,w:290,h:22},
{t:"the permanent priorities of the Programme ",p:31,x:401,y:1059,w:361,h:22},
{t:"the annual priorities identified at European level and, where relevant or specified, ",p:31,x:401,y:1081,w:680,h:22},
{t:"at national level. ",p:31,x:401,y:1104,w:142,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the ",p:31,x:147,y:1239,w:133,h:22},
{t:"project and ",p:31,x:147,y:1261,w:113,h:22},
{t:"methods proposed ",p:31,x:147,y:1284,w:180,h:22},
{t:"(50%) ",p:31,x:147,y:1307,w:68,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project's design  ",p:31,x:401,y:1134,w:295,h:22},
{t:"(quality of the partnership/active involvement of all promoters in the project; ",p:31,x:401,y:1155,w:643,h:23},
{t:"quality of the preparation phase; quality of the Activity programme; quality of the ",p:31,x:401,y:1179,w:681,h:22},
{t:"evaluation phase; quality of measures ensuring protection and safety of ",p:31,x:401,y:1201,w:600,h:23},
{t:"participants) ",p:31,x:401,y:1224,w:108,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project's content and methodology  ",p:31,x:401,y:1247,w:474,h:22},
{t:"(theme of common interest and relevance to the group of participants; non-formal ",p:31,x:401,y:1270,w:689,h:22},
{t:"learning methods applied; active involvement of participants in the project; ",p:31,x:401,y:1292,w:627,h:22},
{t:"promotion of social and personal development of participants involved; ",p:31,x:401,y:1315,w:593,h:22},
{t:"intercultural dimension; European dimension) ",p:31,x:401,y:1338,w:382,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project's reach  ",p:31,x:401,y:1360,w:285,h:22},
{t:"(impact, multiplying effect and follow-up; visibility of the project/ visibility of Youth ",p:31,x:401,y:1382,w:690,h:23},
{t:"in Action Programme; dissemination and exploitation of results).          ",p:31,x:401,y:1404,w:590,h:23},
{t:"Profile of ",p:31,x:147,y:1464,w:91,h:22},
{t:"participants and ",p:31,x:147,y:1487,w:158,h:22},
{t:"promoters (20%) ",p:31,x:147,y:1509,w:172,h:22},
{t:"Involvement of young people with fewer opportunities ",p:31,x:401,y:1441,w:454,h:23},
{t:"Number of partner promoters involved in the project ",p:31,x:401,y:1464,w:440,h:22},
{t:"Balance of partner groups in terms of number of participants ",p:31,x:401,y:1487,w:509,h:22},
{t:"Only for a bilateral Youth Exchange: the promoter is a first-time applicant or a ",p:31,x:401,y:1509,w:653,h:22},
{t:"small-scale actor.  ",p:31,x:401,y:1532,w:155,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:32,x:147,y:121,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:32,x:859,y:121,w:148,h:22},
{t:"27",p:32,x:1072,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 1.1 – Youth Exchanges  ",p:32,x:682,y:74,w:334,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:32,x:154,y:93,w:859,h:22},
{t:"What else should you know about a Youth Exchange?  ",p:32,x:147,y:140,w:800,h:35},
{t:"What's a group leader?  ",p:32,x:147,y:209,w:305,h:30},
{t:"A group leader is an adult who accompanies the young people participating in a Youth Exchange in order to ",p:32,x:147,y:251,w:953,h:22},
{t:"ensure their effective learning, protection and safety.  ",p:32,x:147,y:274,w:451,h:22},
{t:"Multi-Measure projects - Action 1 ",p:32,x:147,y:317,w:426,h:30},
{t:"Youth Exchanges can be part of a Multi-Measure project under Action 1. For further information, please consult ",p:32,x:147,y:360,w:952,h:22},
{t:"section 'Multi-Measure projects' of this Action.  ",p:32,x:147,y:383,w:390,h:22},
{t:"Youthpass  ",p:32,x:147,y:426,w:145,h:30},
{t:"Every person who has taken part in a Youth in Action project under this Action is entitled to receive a Youthpass ",p:32,x:147,y:469,w:951,h:22},
{t:"certificate, which describes and validates the non-formal and informal learning experience acquired during the ",p:32,x:147,y:491,w:953,h:22},
{t:"project. For more information on Youthpass, please consult Part A of this Guide or www.youthpass.eu. ",p:32,x:147,y:514,w:854,h:22},
{t:"Example of a Youth Exchange  ",p:32,x:147,y:557,w:387,h:30},
{t:"A multilateral Youth Exchange titled \"Slainte agus An Oige\" took place in Omagh, Northern Ireland, and involved ",p:32,x:147,y:600,w:951,h:22},
{t:"40 young people from Ireland, Lithuania, Poland and United Kingdom. The exchange aimed at providing young ",p:32,x:147,y:623,w:952,h:22},
{t:"people with a framework for a healthy lifestyle by focusing on the benefits of participating in outdoor activities. ",p:32,x:147,y:645,w:952,h:22},
{t:"The programme was a combination of practical activities where young people worked in teams trying out ",p:32,x:147,y:668,w:955,h:22},
{t:"different sports, complemented with a number of workshops centred on the debate around the advantages of ",p:32,x:147,y:691,w:953,h:22},
{t:"sport on the body. The project also allowed for each country group of participants to make a presentation on ",p:32,x:147,y:713,w:953,h:22},
{t:"their countries culture and history. The emphasis of the programme was to build self esteem, acceptance of other ",p:32,x:147,y:736,w:950,h:22},
{t:"people, open their minds, learn about other cultures and value different countries. ",p:32,x:147,y:759,w:686,h:22},
{t:" ",p:33,x:88,y:74,w:0,h:1},
{t:"28 ",p:33,x:1666,y:1143,w:26,h:22},
{t:"What are the funding rules?  ",p:33,x:118,y:109,w:426,h:35},
{t:"A)  Action 1.1 Overview of funding rules ",p:33,x:118,y:181,w:509,h:30},
{t:"The budget of the project must be drafted according to the following funding rules:   ",p:33,x:118,y:241,w:708,h:22},
{t:"Eligible costs ",p:33,x:275,y:297,w:128,h:23},
{t:"Financing ",p:33,x:629,y:287,w:96,h:22},
{t:"mechanism ",p:33,x:621,y:310,w:113,h:22},
{t:"Amount ",p:33,x:848,y:299,w:79,h:22},
{t:"Rule of allocation ",p:33,x:1032,y:299,w:170,h:22},
{t:"Reporting ",p:33,x:1304,y:287,w:98,h:22},
{t:"obligations ",p:33,x:1299,y:310,w:110,h:22},
{t:"Travel costs ",p:33,x:88,y:334,w:118,h:22},
{t:"Travel costs from home to the ",p:33,x:251,y:334,w:256,h:22},
{t:"venue of the project and return. Use ",p:33,x:251,y:356,w:308,h:22},
{t:"of the cheapest means and fares ",p:33,x:251,y:379,w:277,h:22},
{t:"(Economy class, 2nd class train ",p:33,x:251,y:399,w:258,h:24},
{t:"ticket). ",p:33,x:251,y:424,w:63,h:22},
{t:"For itinerant projects: travel costs ",p:33,x:251,y:447,w:285,h:22},
{t:"from home to the place where the ",p:33,x:251,y:469,w:289,h:22},
{t:"Activity starts and travel costs from ",p:33,x:251,y:492,w:298,h:22},
{t:"the place where the Activity ends to ",p:33,x:251,y:515,w:303,h:22},
{t:"home. ",p:33,x:251,y:537,w:57,h:22},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:33,x:578,y:334,w:120,h:22},
{t:"actual costs ",p:33,x:578,y:356,w:102,h:22},
{t:"70% of eligible costs ",p:33,x:767,y:334,w:177,h:22},
{t:"Automatic ",p:33,x:1004,y:334,w:88,h:22},
{t:"Full justification of the ",p:33,x:1225,y:334,w:189,h:22},
{t:"costs incurred, copy of ",p:33,x:1225,y:356,w:193,h:22},
{t:"travel tickets/invoices. ",p:33,x:1225,y:379,w:189,h:22},
{t:"Travel costs from home to the ",p:33,x:251,y:561,w:256,h:22},
{t:"venue of the project and return. Use ",p:33,x:251,y:584,w:308,h:22},
{t:"of the cheapest means and fares ",p:33,x:251,y:606,w:277,h:22},
{t:"(Economy class flight ticket, 2nd ",p:33,x:251,y:627,w:267,h:24},
{t:"class train ticket). ",p:33,x:251,y:652,w:152,h:22},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:33,x:578,y:561,w:120,h:22},
{t:"actual costs ",p:33,x:578,y:584,w:102,h:22},
{t:"100% of eligible costs ",p:33,x:767,y:561,w:188,h:22},
{t:"Full justification of the ",p:33,x:1225,y:561,w:189,h:22},
{t:"costs incurred, copy of ",p:33,x:1225,y:584,w:193,h:22},
{t:"travel tickets/invoices. ",p:33,x:1225,y:606,w:189,h:22},
{t:"Costs related ",p:33,x:88,y:561,w:129,h:22},
{t:"to an Advance ",p:33,x:88,y:584,w:138,h:22},
{t:"Planning Visit ",p:33,x:88,y:606,w:135,h:22},
{t:"+ ",p:33,x:251,y:675,w:19,h:22},
{t:"Accommodation costs and other ",p:33,x:251,y:698,w:271,h:22},
{t:"costs during the visit. ",p:33,x:251,y:720,w:182,h:22},
{t:"+ ",p:33,x:578,y:675,w:19,h:22},
{t:"Scale of unit costs ",p:33,x:578,y:698,w:156,h:22},
{t:"+ ",p:33,x:767,y:675,w:19,h:22},
{t:"A1.1* x number of ",p:33,x:768,y:699,w:161,h:22},
{t:"nights (max. 2 nights) ",p:33,x:782,y:723,w:189,h:22},
{t:"x number of ",p:33,x:782,y:745,w:106,h:22},
{t:"participants of Sending ",p:33,x:782,y:768,w:195,h:22},
{t:"Organisations ",p:33,x:782,y:790,w:118,h:22},
{t:"Conditional: need for ",p:33,x:1004,y:561,w:179,h:22},
{t:"and objectives of ",p:33,x:1004,y:584,w:146,h:22},
{t:"Advance Planning Visit ",p:33,x:1004,y:606,w:192,h:22},
{t:"must be justified in ",p:33,x:1004,y:629,w:164,h:22},
{t:"application form ",p:33,x:1004,y:652,w:139,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be ",p:33,x:1225,y:675,w:168,h:22},
{t:"described in final report. ",p:33,x:1225,y:697,w:207,h:23},
{t:"Preparation ",p:33,x:88,y:814,w:116,h:22},
{t:"costs  ",p:33,x:88,y:837,w:59,h:22},
{t:"Any cost directly linked to the ",p:33,x:251,y:814,w:251,h:22},
{t:"preparation of the Activity and ",p:33,x:251,y:837,w:257,h:22},
{t:"participants, including insurance. ",p:33,x:251,y:859,w:277,h:22},
{t:"Scale of unit costs ",p:33,x:578,y:814,w:156,h:22},
{t:"B1.1* x number of ",p:33,x:768,y:838,w:161,h:22},
{t:"promoters ",p:33,x:782,y:861,w:90,h:22},
{t:"Conditional: ",p:33,x:1004,y:814,w:104,h:22},
{t:"preparation activities ",p:33,x:1004,y:837,w:178,h:22},
{t:"must be clearly ",p:33,x:1004,y:859,w:131,h:22},
{t:"outlined in the ",p:33,x:1004,y:882,w:125,h:22},
{t:"application form ",p:33,x:1004,y:905,w:139,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be ",p:33,x:1225,y:814,w:168,h:22},
{t:"described in final report. ",p:33,x:1225,y:837,w:207,h:22},
{t:" ",p:34,x:88,y:73,w:5,h:22},
{t:"29 ",p:34,x:1666,y:1142,w:26,h:24},
{t:"Eligible costs ",p:34,x:275,y:130,w:128,h:23},
{t:"Financing ",p:34,x:629,y:120,w:96,h:22},
{t:"mechanism ",p:34,x:621,y:142,w:113,h:22},
{t:"Amount ",p:34,x:848,y:131,w:79,h:22},
{t:"Rule of allocation ",p:34,x:1032,y:131,w:170,h:22},
{t:"Reporting ",p:34,x:1304,y:120,w:98,h:22},
{t:"obligations ",p:34,x:1299,y:142,w:110,h:22},
{t:"Lump sum ",p:34,x:578,y:166,w:92,h:22},
{t:"C1.1* ",p:34,x:765,y:172,w:54,h:22},
{t:"+ ",p:34,x:578,y:212,w:19,h:22},
{t:"Scale of unit costs ",p:34,x:578,y:235,w:156,h:22},
{t:"+  D1.1* x number of ",p:34,x:767,y:213,w:189,h:22},
{t:"promoters. Maximum  ",p:34,x:767,y:237,w:187,h:22},
{t:"€ 1500 ",p:34,x:767,y:260,w:62,h:22},
{t:"Activity costs  ",p:34,x:92,y:166,w:136,h:22},
{t:"Any cost directly linked to the ",p:34,x:244,y:166,w:251,h:22},
{t:"implementation of the project. ",p:34,x:244,y:189,w:257,h:22},
{t:"+ ",p:34,x:578,y:288,w:19,h:22},
{t:"Scale of unit costs ",p:34,x:578,y:311,w:156,h:22},
{t:"+ ",p:34,x:767,y:288,w:19,h:22},
{t:"E1.1* x number of ",p:34,x:768,y:312,w:160,h:22},
{t:"participants x number of ",p:34,x:767,y:336,w:208,h:22},
{t:"nights during the Activity ",p:34,x:767,y:358,w:212,h:22},
{t:"Automatic ",p:34,x:1004,y:166,w:88,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be ",p:34,x:1225,y:166,w:168,h:22},
{t:"described in final report. ",p:34,x:1225,y:189,w:207,h:22},
{t:"Original signature list of all ",p:34,x:1225,y:211,w:227,h:22},
{t:"participants. ",p:34,x:1225,y:234,w:107,h:22},
{t:"Exceptional ",p:34,x:100,y:382,w:115,h:22},
{t:"costs ",p:34,x:131,y:405,w:54,h:22},
{t:"Additional costs directly related to ",p:34,x:244,y:382,w:286,h:22},
{t:"young people with fewer ",p:34,x:244,y:405,w:210,h:22},
{t:"opportunities or special needs or ",p:34,x:244,y:427,w:275,h:22},
{t:"warranted by the special nature of ",p:34,x:244,y:450,w:291,h:22},
{t:"the activities. ",p:34,x:244,y:473,w:115,h:22},
{t:"Visa costs, visa-related costs and ",p:34,x:244,y:495,w:279,h:22},
{t:"vaccination costs. ",p:34,x:244,y:518,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:34,x:578,y:382,w:120,h:22},
{t:"actual costs ",p:34,x:578,y:405,w:102,h:22},
{t:"100% of eligible costs ",p:34,x:767,y:382,w:188,h:22},
{t:"Conditional: the ",p:34,x:1004,y:382,w:137,h:22},
{t:"request for financial ",p:34,x:1004,y:405,w:170,h:22},
{t:"support to cover ",p:34,x:1004,y:427,w:141,h:22},
{t:"exceptional costs must ",p:34,x:1004,y:450,w:193,h:22},
{t:"be motivated in the ",p:34,x:1004,y:473,w:167,h:22},
{t:"application form ",p:34,x:1004,y:495,w:139,h:22},
{t:"Full justification of the ",p:34,x:1225,y:382,w:189,h:22},
{t:"costs incurred, copy of ",p:34,x:1225,y:405,w:193,h:22},
{t:"invoices/receipts. ",p:34,x:1225,y:427,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Costs for ",p:34,x:113,y:541,w:89,h:22},
{t:"additional ",p:34,x:108,y:564,w:99,h:22},
{t:"dissemination ",p:34,x:89,y:587,w:137,h:22},
{t:"and ",p:34,x:137,y:609,w:40,h:22},
{t:"exploitation ",p:34,x:98,y:632,w:118,h:22},
{t:"of results ",p:34,x:111,y:655,w:93,h:22},
{t:"Costs linked to additional ",p:34,x:244,y:541,w:213,h:22},
{t:"dissemination and exploitation of ",p:34,x:244,y:564,w:278,h:22},
{t:"project's results. ",p:34,x:244,y:587,w:141,h:22},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:34,x:578,y:541,w:120,h:22},
{t:"actual costs ",p:34,x:578,y:564,w:102,h:22},
{t:"100% of eligible costs. ",p:34,x:767,y:541,w:193,h:22},
{t:"Up to € 500 x number of ",p:34,x:767,y:564,w:210,h:22},
{t:"promoters. Maximum ",p:34,x:767,y:587,w:181,h:22},
{t:" € 2 500 ",p:34,x:767,y:609,w:74,h:22},
{t:"Conditional: ",p:34,x:1004,y:541,w:104,h:22},
{t:"dissemination and ",p:34,x:1004,y:564,w:155,h:22},
{t:"exploitation activities ",p:34,x:1004,y:587,w:178,h:22},
{t:"must be clearly ",p:34,x:1004,y:609,w:131,h:22},
{t:"outlined in the ",p:34,x:1004,y:632,w:125,h:22},
{t:"application form ",p:34,x:1004,y:655,w:139,h:22},
{t:"Full justification of the ",p:34,x:1225,y:541,w:189,h:22},
{t:"costs incurred, copy of ",p:34,x:1225,y:564,w:193,h:22},
{t:"invoices/receipts. ",p:34,x:1225,y:587,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be ",p:34,x:1225,y:609,w:168,h:22},
{t:"described in final report. ",p:34,x:1225,y:632,w:207,h:22},
{t:"Lumps sums and scales of unit costs – adaptation based on the principle \"country where the Activity takes place\"  ",p:34,x:118,y:701,w:1076,h:22},
{t:"* IMPORTANT! Lump sums and scales of unit costs change according to the country. The applicant must apply the lump sums and scales of unit costs of the ",p:34,x:88,y:749,w:1320,h:22},
{t:"country hosting the Activity (for Itinerant Exchanges, the applicant must use the lump sums and scales of unit costs of the country where the Activity is mostly ",p:34,x:88,y:772,w:1321,h:22},
{t:"taking place). The amounts applicable per country can be found in the table B) below. Promoters must use the amount in the corresponding column (A, B, C…) and ",p:34,x:88,y:795,w:1362,h:22},
{t:"row (country).  ",p:34,x:88,y:817,w:130,h:22},
{t:"Which costs can be covered under the category exceptional costs?  ",p:34,x:118,y:866,w:635,h:22},
{t:"Exceptional costs that can be covered are: ",p:34,x:118,y:911,w:357,h:22},
{t:"visa and visa-related costs and vaccination costs ",p:34,x:163,y:956,w:406,h:22},
{t:"costs related to young people with fewer opportunities and/or with special needs ",p:34,x:163,y:979,w:675,h:22},
{t:"costs warranted by the special nature of the activities.  ",p:34,x:163,y:1001,w:459,h:22},
{t:"In the latter two cases, the grant may cover, for example, medical visits; health care; additional linguistic training/support; additional preparation; special ",p:34,x:118,y:1047,w:1353,h:22},
{t:"premises or equipment; additional accompanying person; additional personal expenses in the case of economic disadvantage, translation/interpretation. ",p:34,x:118,y:1069,w:1265,h:22},
{t:"   ",p:34,x:118,y:1092,w:17,h:22},
{t:" ",p:35,x:88,y:79,w:6,h:22},
{t:"B)  Lump sums and scales of unit costs ",p:35,x:118,y:102,w:492,h:30},
{t:"The lump sums and scales of unit costs for Action 1.1 are the following:   ",p:35,x:118,y:155,w:612,h:22},
{t:"Advance ",p:35,x:326,y:224,w:82,h:20},
{t:"planning visits ",p:35,x:299,y:245,w:136,h:20},
{t:"per participant ",p:35,x:296,y:266,w:140,h:20},
{t:"per night",p:35,x:322,y:287,w:82,h:20},
{t:"Preparation ",p:35,x:473,y:234,w:112,h:20},
{t:"costs per ",p:35,x:485,y:255,w:89,h:20},
{t:"promoter",p:35,x:483,y:276,w:86,h:20},
{t:"Activity  costs",p:35,x:626,y:255,w:129,h:20},
{t:"Activity costs ",p:35,x:792,y:245,w:129,h:20},
{t:"per promoter",p:35,x:793,y:266,w:121,h:20},
{t:"Activity cost per ",p:35,x:941,y:234,w:154,h:20},
{t:"participant per ",p:35,x:949,y:255,w:140,h:20},
{t:"night",p:35,x:992,y:276,w:47,h:20},
{t:"A1.1",p:35,x:342,y:310,w:42,h:20},
{t:"B1.1",p:35,x:507,y:310,w:40,h:20},
{t:"C1.1",p:35,x:670,y:310,w:40,h:20},
{t:"D1.1",p:35,x:832,y:310,w:42,h:20},
{t:"E1.1",p:35,x:996,y:310,w:39,h:20},
{t:"Austria ",p:35,x:161,y:341,w:70,h:20},
{t:"51",p:35,x:354,y:336,w:19,h:20},
{t:"480",p:35,x:511,y:336,w:29,h:20},
{t:"470",p:35,x:675,y:336,w:29,h:20},
{t:"260",p:35,x:838,y:336,w:29,h:20},
{t:"23",p:35,x:1007,y:336,w:19,h:20},
{t:"Belgium ",p:35,x:159,y:371,w:76,h:20},
{t:"56",p:35,x:354,y:367,w:19,h:20},
{t:"480",p:35,x:511,y:367,w:29,h:20},
{t:"450",p:35,x:675,y:367,w:29,h:20},
{t:"250",p:35,x:838,y:367,w:29,h:20},
{t:"21",p:35,x:1007,y:367,w:19,h:20},
{t:"Bulgaria",p:35,x:161,y:402,w:73,h:20},
{t:"46",p:35,x:354,y:398,w:19,h:20},
{t:"480",p:35,x:511,y:398,w:29,h:20},
{t:"340",p:35,x:675,y:398,w:29,h:20},
{t:"190",p:35,x:838,y:398,w:29,h:20},
{t:"18",p:35,x:1007,y:398,w:19,h:20},
{t:"Cyprus ",p:35,x:163,y:433,w:67,h:20},
{t:"46",p:35,x:354,y:429,w:19,h:20},
{t:"480",p:35,x:511,y:429,w:29,h:20},
{t:"420",p:35,x:675,y:429,w:29,h:20},
{t:"240",p:35,x:838,y:429,w:29,h:20},
{t:"17",p:35,x:1007,y:429,w:19,h:20},
{t:"Czech Republic",p:35,x:130,y:464,w:137,h:20},
{t:"45",p:35,x:354,y:460,w:19,h:20},
{t:"480",p:35,x:511,y:460,w:29,h:20},
{t:"410",p:35,x:675,y:460,w:29,h:20},
{t:"230",p:35,x:838,y:460,w:29,h:20},
{t:"17",p:35,x:1007,y:460,w:19,h:20},
{t:"Denmark",p:35,x:157,y:495,w:80,h:20},
{t:"60",p:35,x:354,y:490,w:19,h:20},
{t:"480",p:35,x:511,y:490,w:29,h:20},
{t:"560",p:35,x:675,y:490,w:29,h:20},
{t:"310",p:35,x:838,y:490,w:29,h:20},
{t:"23",p:35,x:1007,y:490,w:19,h:20},
{t:"Estonia",p:35,x:164,y:526,w:67,h:20},
{t:"48",p:35,x:354,y:521,w:19,h:20},
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{t:"390",p:35,x:675,y:521,w:29,h:20},
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{t:"Part B - Action 1.1 – Youth Exchanges  ",p:36,x:682,y:89,w:334,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:36,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"How to develop a good project?  ",p:36,x:147,y:176,w:481,h:35},
{t:"The 'Award criteria' table in this sub-Action lists the criteria against which the quality of a project will be assessed. ",p:36,x:147,y:223,w:950,h:22},
{t:"Here are some advices which may help you to develop a good project.  ",p:36,x:147,y:246,w:595,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project design  ",p:36,x:147,y:289,w:324,h:30},
{t:"Quality of the partnership/active involvement of all promoters in the project ",p:36,x:185,y:332,w:726,h:22},
{t:"Smooth and efficient cooperation between promoters is a vital element for the successful development of a ",p:36,x:185,y:355,w:914,h:22},
{t:"project. Promoters must demonstrate the ability to establish and run a cohesive partnership with active ",p:36,x:185,y:377,w:916,h:22},
{t:"involvement of all partners and with common goals to be achieved. In this respect, the following factors ",p:36,x:185,y:400,w:916,h:22},
{t:"should be taken into consideration: the level of networking, cooperation and commitment of each promoter ",p:36,x:185,y:423,w:914,h:22},
{t:"in the project; the profile and background of promoters when the nature or target of the Activity would ",p:36,x:185,y:445,w:916,h:22},
{t:"necessitate the possession of certain qualifications; a clear and commonly agreed definition of roles and ",p:36,x:185,y:468,w:916,h:22},
{t:"tasks of each promoter involved in the project; the capacity of the partnership to ensure effective follow-up ",p:36,x:185,y:491,w:914,h:22},
{t:"and dissemination of the results achieved through the Activity.  ",p:36,x:185,y:513,w:528,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the preparation phase ",p:36,x:185,y:558,w:311,h:22},
{t:"The preparation phase is of crucial importance for the success of a Youth Exchange. During this phase, the ",p:36,x:185,y:581,w:914,h:22},
{t:"promoters and the participants should agree on the common theme of the Youth Exchange. They should ",p:36,x:185,y:604,w:915,h:22},
{t:"reflect on division of tasks, programme of activities, working methods, profile of participants, practical ",p:36,x:185,y:626,w:918,h:22},
{t:"arrangements (venue, transfers, accommodations, support material, linguistic support). The preparation ",p:36,x:185,y:649,w:918,h:22},
{t:"phase should furthermore enhance the participants’ involvement in the Youth Exchange and prepare them ",p:36,x:185,y:672,w:915,h:22},
{t:"for intercultural encounters with other young people from different backgrounds and cultures. It is strongly ",p:36,x:185,y:694,w:914,h:22},
{t:"advised that sending group(s) undertake an Advance Planning Visit to the host partner group.  ",p:36,x:185,y:717,w:788,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the Activity programme  ",p:36,x:185,y:762,w:331,h:22},
{t:"The Activity programme should be clearly defined, realistic, balanced and linked to the objectives of the ",p:36,x:185,y:785,w:916,h:22},
{t:"project and of the Youth in Action Programme. The programme should use a variety of intercultural working ",p:36,x:185,y:807,w:914,h:22},
{t:"methods and be adapted to the profile of participants.  ",p:36,x:185,y:830,w:460,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the evaluation phase  ",p:36,x:185,y:875,w:305,h:22},
{t:"In order to make the project and its results more sustainable, promoters and participants are expected to ",p:36,x:185,y:898,w:915,h:22},
{t:"carry out a final evaluation process. The final evaluation should make it possible to assess whether the ",p:36,x:185,y:921,w:916,h:22},
{t:"objectives of the project have been achieved and the expectations of the promoters and participants have ",p:36,x:185,y:943,w:915,h:22},
{t:"been met. The evaluation should also highlight the learning outcomes. ",p:36,x:185,y:966,w:589,h:22},
{t:"Besides the final evaluation, evaluation sessions before, during and after the Activity are encouraged to ",p:36,x:185,y:1011,w:916,h:22},
{t:"ensure the smooth running of the Activity. Evaluation before the Activity should enable promoters to fine-",p:36,x:185,y:1034,w:907,h:22},
{t:"tune the project's design, while ongoing evaluation sessions are important in order to receive feedback from ",p:36,x:185,y:1056,w:913,h:22},
{t:"participants and to adapt the Activity programme accordingly.  ",p:36,x:185,y:1079,w:523,h:22},
{t:"Quality of measures ensuring protection and safety of participants ",p:36,x:185,y:1124,w:630,h:22},
{t:"Notwithstanding the obligations concerning policy insurance for all participants and parental authorisation for ",p:36,x:185,y:1147,w:913,h:22},
{t:"participants under 18 years old (please consult Part A of this Guide), during the planning and preparation ",p:36,x:185,y:1170,w:915,h:22},
{t:"phase of the project promoters should address the issue of protection and safety of participants and focus on ",p:36,x:185,y:1192,w:913,h:22},
{t:"the legislation, policy and practice which may differ from one country to another. The promoters will make ",p:36,x:185,y:1215,w:914,h:22},
{t:"sure that issues of risk and young person protection are addressed in the project. A sufficient number of ",p:36,x:185,y:1237,w:915,h:22},
{t:"group leaders must be present in order to enable young people to share their learning experience in a ",p:36,x:185,y:1260,w:916,h:22},
{t:"reasonably safe and protected environment. When both genders are participating in a project the group of ",p:36,x:185,y:1283,w:914,h:22},
{t:"leaders will preferably be of both genders. It is advisable to have in place emergency procedures (e.g. 24/7 ",p:36,x:185,y:1305,w:914,h:22},
{t:"contact details for host and home country, emergency fund, back up plan, medical kit, at last one leader who ",p:36,x:185,y:1328,w:913,h:22},
{t:"has first aid training, emergency services contacts, disclosure procedure, etc.). It is also useful to settle a ",p:36,x:185,y:1351,w:915,h:22},
{t:"common 'code of behaviour' which will help both, group leaders and participants, to respect commonly ",p:36,x:185,y:1373,w:917,h:22},
{t:"agreed standards of behaviour (e.g. use of alcohol, tobacco, etc.). At the same time leaders are encouraged ",p:36,x:185,y:1396,w:913,h:22},
{t:"to have a common understanding and position on certain issues - particularly in emergency situations. ",p:36,x:185,y:1419,w:917,h:22},
{t:"Further practical information and checklists can be found i n t he G uidelines o n R",p:36,x:185,y:1441,w:710,h:22},
{t:"isk a nd Y oung P erson ",p:36,x:900,y:1441,w:198,h:22},
{t:"Protection (please consult Annex III of this Guide)  ",p:36,x:185,y:1464,w:426,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:37,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:37,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:37,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project content and methodology  ",p:37,x:147,y:178,w:564,h:30},
{t:"Theme of common interest and relevance to the group of participants ",p:37,x:185,y:221,w:660,h:22},
{t:"The project should have a clear thematic concept, which participants wish to explore together. The chosen ",p:37,x:185,y:243,w:914,h:22},
{t:"theme should be commonly agreed and reflect the interests and needs of participants. The theme has to be ",p:37,x:185,y:266,w:913,h:22},
{t:"translated into the concrete daily activities of the Youth Exchange. ",p:37,x:185,y:289,w:555,h:22},
{t:"Non-formal learning methods applied ",p:37,x:185,y:334,w:358,h:22},
{t:"The project should follow the principles of non-formal learning. A variety of non-formal learning methods and ",p:37,x:185,y:357,w:913,h:22},
{t:"techniques may be applied (workshops, role play, outdoor activities, ice-breakers, round-tables, etc.) in order ",p:37,x:185,y:379,w:913,h:22},
{t:"to address the different needs of participants and desired outcomes. In general terms, the project should be ",p:37,x:185,y:402,w:913,h:22},
{t:"based on an intercultural learning process stimulating creativity, active participation and initiative.  ",p:37,x:185,y:424,w:820,h:22},
{t:"Active involvement of participants in the project ",p:37,x:185,y:470,w:460,h:22},
{t:"The daily programme of the Activity and working methods applied should involve the participants as much as ",p:37,x:185,y:492,w:913,h:22},
{t:"possible and trigger a learning process. Participants also should be actively involved in the preparation and ",p:37,x:185,y:515,w:914,h:22},
{t:"evaluation phases of the project. Young people should be able to explore different topics on an equal basis, ",p:37,x:185,y:538,w:914,h:22},
{t:"regardless of their language abilities or other skills.  ",p:37,x:185,y:560,w:433,h:22},
{t:"Promotion of social and personal development of participants ",p:37,x:185,y:606,w:585,h:22},
{t:"The project should enable the participants to acquire self-confidence when they are confronted with new ",p:37,x:185,y:628,w:915,h:22},
{t:"experiences, attitudes and behaviours; to acquire or cultivate skills, competences and knowledge contributing ",p:37,x:185,y:651,w:913,h:22},
{t:"to social or personal development. Promoters should pay attention to learning processes triggered during ",p:37,x:185,y:673,w:915,h:22},
{t:"each phase of the project. ",p:37,x:185,y:696,w:222,h:22},
{t:"Intercultural dimension ",p:37,x:185,y:741,w:229,h:22},
{t:"The Youth Exchange should increase young people's positive awareness of other cultures and support ",p:37,x:185,y:764,w:917,h:22},
{t:"dialogue and intercultural encounters with other young people from different backgrounds and cultures. It ",p:37,x:185,y:787,w:915,h:22},
{t:"should also help to prevent and combat prejudice, racism and all attitudes leading to exclusion and to ",p:37,x:185,y:809,w:917,h:22},
{t:"develop sense of tolerance and understanding of diversity.  ",p:37,x:185,y:832,w:496,h:22},
{t:"European dimension  ",p:37,x:185,y:877,w:203,h:22},
{t:"The Youth Exchange should contribute to the young people’s education process and increase their awareness ",p:37,x:185,y:900,w:913,h:22},
{t:"of the European/international context in which they live. The European dimension of a project could be ",p:37,x:185,y:922,w:916,h:22},
{t:"reflected by the following characteristics: ",p:37,x:185,y:945,w:345,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:37,x:222,y:996,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project fosters young people’s sense of European citizenship and helps them to understand their ",p:37,x:260,y:990,w:838,h:22},
{t:"role as part of the present and future Europe ",p:37,x:260,y:1013,w:378,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:37,x:222,y:1041,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project reflects a common concern for issues within European society, such as racism, ",p:37,x:260,y:1036,w:844,h:22},
{t:"xenophobia, anti-Semitism, drug abuse ",p:37,x:260,y:1058,w:329,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:37,x:222,y:1086,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project’s theme is linked to EU topics, such as the EU enlargement, the roles and activities of ",p:37,x:260,y:1081,w:839,h:22},
{t:"the European institutions, the EU's action in matters affecting young people ",p:37,x:260,y:1103,w:631,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:37,x:222,y:1131,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project debates the founding principles of the EU, i.e. the principles of liberty, democracy, ",p:37,x:260,y:1126,w:842,h:22},
{t:"respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. ",p:37,x:260,y:1149,w:612,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project reach  ",p:37,x:147,y:1192,w:311,h:30},
{t:"Impact, multiplying effect and follow-up  ",p:37,x:185,y:1235,w:392,h:22},
{t:"The impact of a Youth Exchange should not be limited to the participants in the Activity. Promoters should ",p:37,x:185,y:1257,w:914,h:22},
{t:"try, as much as possible, to involve other people (from the neighbourhood, local area, etc.) in the project ",p:37,x:185,y:1280,w:915,h:22},
{t:"activities.  ",p:37,x:185,y:1303,w:88,h:22},
{t:"The project should be framed within a longer-term perspective, and planned with a view to achieve a ",p:37,x:185,y:1348,w:917,h:22},
{t:"multiplying effect and sustainable impact. Multiplication is obtained for instance by convincing other actors to ",p:37,x:185,y:1371,w:913,h:22},
{t:"use the results of the Youth Exchange in a new context. Promoters should identify possible target groups ",p:37,x:185,y:1393,w:915,h:22},
{t:"that could act as multipliers (young people, youth workers, media, political leaders, and opinion leaders, EU ",p:37,x:185,y:1415,w:914,h:23},
{t:"decision makers) in order to spread the project's objectives and results.  ",p:37,x:185,y:1438,w:604,h:22},
{t:"Furthermore, promoters and participants are asked to reflect systematically upon possible measures to ",p:37,x:185,y:1484,w:917,h:22},
{t:"ensure a follow-up of the Youth Exchange. Will the Exchange be reciprocal? Could a new promoter be ",p:37,x:185,y:1506,w:917,h:22},
{t:"involved in a next Youth Exchange? How can discussion on the thematic concept be continued and what ",p:37,x:185,y:1529,w:915,h:22},
{t:"could the next steps be? Will it be feasible to plan and carry out new projects under different Actions of the ",p:37,x:185,y:1552,w:913,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action Programme?  ",p:37,x:185,y:1574,w:247,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:38,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:38,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 1.1 – Youth Exchanges  ",p:38,x:682,y:89,w:334,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:38,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Visibility of the project/visibility of Youth in Action Programme  ",p:38,x:185,y:155,w:605,h:22},
{t:"Promoters should reflect together on measures aimed at enhancing the visibility of their project and the ",p:38,x:185,y:177,w:916,h:22},
{t:"visibility of the Youth in Action Programme in general. The creativity of promoters and participants offers ",p:38,x:185,y:200,w:915,h:22},
{t:"additional potential for spreading information about the Youth Exchange, as well as about the opportunities ",p:38,x:185,y:223,w:914,h:22},
{t:"offered by the Youth in Action Programme. Visibility and measures mainly occur before and during the ",p:38,x:185,y:245,w:917,h:22},
{t:"implementation of the Youth Exchange. Such measures can be divided into two broad categories:  ",p:38,x:185,y:268,w:819,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:38,x:185,y:319,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Visibility of the project ",p:38,x:222,y:313,w:190,h:22},
{t:"Promoters and participants should ‘publicise’ the project - as well as its aims and objectives - and ",p:38,x:265,y:336,w:833,h:22},
{t:"spread the ‘youth message’ throughout the implementation of their project. In order to raise ",p:38,x:265,y:359,w:837,h:22},
{t:"awareness of the project they could for example develop information material; do a mail shot or ",p:38,x:265,y:381,w:834,h:22},
{t:"SMS mailing; prepare posters, stickers, promotional items (t-shirts, caps, pens, etc.); invite ",p:38,x:265,y:404,w:839,h:22},
{t:"journalists to observe; issue ‘press releases’ or write articles for local papers, websites or ",p:38,x:265,y:426,w:839,h:22},
{t:"newsletters; create an e-group, a web space, a photo-gallery or blog on the Internet, etc. ",p:38,x:265,y:449,w:749,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:38,x:185,y:500,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Visibility of the Youth in Action Programme ",p:38,x:222,y:494,w:360,h:22},
{t:"As well as the compulsory use of the official logo of the Youth in Action Programme (please consult ",p:38,x:265,y:517,w:832,h:22},
{t:"part C of this Guide), each project should also act as ‘multiplier’ of the Youth in Action Programme ",p:38,x:265,y:540,w:833,h:22},
{t:"in order to increase awareness about the opportunities offered by the Programme to young people ",p:38,x:265,y:562,w:833,h:22},
{t:"and youth workers in Europe and beyond. Promoters are invited to include information about the ",p:38,x:265,y:585,w:834,h:22},
{t:"Programme (for instance, information on the Programme Actions, or its objectives and important ",p:38,x:265,y:608,w:834,h:22},
{t:"features, target groups, etc.) in all measures undertaken to increase visibility of the project (see ",p:38,x:265,y:630,w:834,h:22},
{t:"examples above). Promoters could include information sessions or workshops in the Activity ",p:38,x:265,y:653,w:838,h:22},
{t:"programme of the Youth Exchange. They could also plan participation in events (seminar, ",p:38,x:265,y:675,w:839,h:22},
{t:"conferences, debates) organised at different levels (local, regional, national, international). ",p:38,x:265,y:698,w:757,h:22},
{t:"Dissemination and exploitation of results ",p:38,x:185,y:743,w:392,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter should put in place measures to disseminate and exploit the results of the Youth Exchange.  ",p:38,x:185,y:766,w:895,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:38,x:185,y:816,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Standard dissemination and exploitation measures ",p:38,x:222,y:811,w:421,h:22},
{t:"Standard dissemination and exploitation measures may have the same format as visibility measures ",p:38,x:265,y:834,w:832,h:22},
{t:"indicated in the section above; the main difference is that dissemination and exploitation measures ",p:38,x:265,y:856,w:833,h:22},
{t:"focus on a project's results, rather than its Activity and objectives. For this reason, dissemination ",p:38,x:265,y:879,w:834,h:22},
{t:"and exploitation measures occur mainly after the Youth Exchange has taken place.  ",p:38,x:265,y:902,w:696,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:38,x:185,y:952,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Additional dissemination and exploitation of results ",p:38,x:222,y:947,w:426,h:22},
{t:"As well as the standard dissemination and exploitation measures, promoters could set up additional ",p:38,x:265,y:970,w:832,h:22},
{t:"measures to spread and highlight the value of their project's results. The Youth in Action ",p:38,x:265,y:992,w:839,h:22},
{t:"Programme offers a further financial incentive for such measures (please consult the 'Funding ",p:38,x:265,y:1015,w:836,h:22},
{t:"Rules' section of this sub-Action). Examples of additional dissemination and exploitation measures ",p:38,x:265,y:1038,w:834,h:22},
{t:"are organising public events (presentations, conferences, workshops…); creating audio-visual ",p:38,x:265,y:1060,w:839,h:22},
{t:"products (CD-Rom, DVD...); setting up long-term collaboration with media (series of radio/TV/press ",p:38,x:265,y:1083,w:832,h:22},
{t:"contributions, interviews, participation in different radio/TV programmes…); developing information ",p:38,x:265,y:1105,w:833,h:22},
{t:"material (newsletters, brochures, booklets, best practice manuals…); creating an Internet portal, ",p:38,x:265,y:1128,w:835,h:22},
{t:"etc.  ",p:38,x:265,y:1151,w:42,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:39,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:39,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:39,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Action 1.2 - Youth Initiatives  ",p:39,x:147,y:170,w:502,h:40},
{t:"Objectives ",p:39,x:147,y:262,w:162,h:35},
{t:"This sub-Action supports projects where young people participate actively and directly in activities of their own ",p:39,x:147,y:310,w:952,h:22},
{t:"devising in which they play the key roles, in order to develop their initiative, enterprise and creativity. ",p:39,x:147,y:332,w:845,h:22},
{t:"What is a Youth Initiative?  ",p:39,x:147,y:376,w:409,h:35},
{t:"A Youth Initiative is a project initiated, set up and carried out by young people themselves. It gives young people ",p:39,x:147,y:423,w:951,h:22},
{t:"the chance to try out ideas through initiatives, which give them an opportunity to be directly and actively involved ",p:39,x:147,y:446,w:950,h:22},
{t:"in planning and carrying out projects. Participation in a Youth Initiative is an important non-formal learning ",p:39,x:147,y:469,w:954,h:22},
{t:"experience. It also provides young people with an opportunity to consider themselves as European citizens and to ",p:39,x:147,y:491,w:950,h:22},
{t:"feel that they are contributing to the construction of Europe. ",p:39,x:147,y:514,w:506,h:22},
{t:"A Youth Initiative project has three phases: ",p:39,x:147,y:559,w:365,h:22},
{t:"planning and preparation ",p:39,x:185,y:605,w:213,h:22},
{t:"implementation of the Activity ",p:39,x:185,y:627,w:253,h:22},
{t:"evaluation (including reflection on a possible follow-up). ",p:39,x:185,y:649,w:468,h:23},
{t:"Non-formal learning principles and practice are reflected throughout the project. ",p:39,x:147,y:695,w:670,h:22},
{t:"A Youth Initiative can be: ",p:39,x:147,y:740,w:216,h:22},
{t:"national: designed at local, regional or national level and developed by a single group in its country of ",p:39,x:185,y:786,w:916,h:22},
{t:"residence ",p:39,x:185,y:808,w:84,h:22},
{t:"trans-national: a networking of youth initiatives jointly carried out by two or more groups from different ",p:39,x:185,y:831,w:916,h:22},
{t:"countries. ",p:39,x:185,y:854,w:86,h:22},
{t:"What are the criteria used to assess a Youth Initiative?  ",p:39,x:147,y:897,w:823,h:35},
{t:"Eligibility criteria  ",p:39,x:147,y:966,w:229,h:30},
{t:"Eligible promoters ",p:39,x:147,y:1095,w:177,h:22},
{t:"The promoter must be: ",p:39,x:365,y:1014,w:198,h:23},
{t:"a non profit/non governmental organisation; or ",p:39,x:403,y:1038,w:396,h:22},
{t:"an informal group of young people (Reminder: in the case of an informal group, ",p:39,x:403,y:1060,w:668,h:23},
{t:"one of the members of the group assumes the role of representative and takes ",p:39,x:403,y:1083,w:660,h:22},
{t:"responsibility on behalf of the group).  ",p:39,x:403,y:1106,w:323,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter must be from a Programme Country and must sign the Preliminary ",p:39,x:365,y:1151,w:685,h:22},
{t:"Agreement included in the application form. ",p:39,x:365,y:1174,w:368,h:22},
{t:"Number of ",p:39,x:147,y:1221,w:105,h:22},
{t:"promoters ",p:39,x:147,y:1244,w:103,h:22},
{t:"National Youth Initiative: only one promoter.  ",p:39,x:365,y:1210,w:416,h:22},
{t:"Trans-national Youth Initiative: at least two promoters from different Programme ",p:39,x:365,y:1233,w:718,h:22},
{t:"Countries, of which at least one is from an EU country. ",p:39,x:365,y:1255,w:459,h:22},
{t:"Eligible participants ",p:39,x:147,y:1314,w:192,h:22},
{t:"Young people aged between 18 and 30 and legally resident in a Programme Country. ",p:39,x:365,y:1290,w:711,h:23},
{t:"Young people under 18 (aged from 15 to 17) may be admitted if accompanied by a ",p:39,x:365,y:1314,w:696,h:22},
{t:"coach. There is no age limit or obligatory geographical provenance for the coach.   ",p:39,x:365,y:1330,w:694,h:30},
{t:"Number of ",p:39,x:147,y:1395,w:105,h:22},
{t:"participants ",p:39,x:147,y:1418,w:118,h:22},
{t:"National Youth Initiative: there is no limitation on the number of participants. The ",p:39,x:365,y:1373,w:716,h:22},
{t:"project must involve one group of at least 4 young participants. ",p:39,x:365,y:1395,w:532,h:22},
{t:"Trans-national Youth Initiative: there is no limitation on the number of ",p:39,x:365,y:1418,w:630,h:22},
{t:"participants. The project must involve at least 8 young participants. ",p:39,x:365,y:1441,w:564,h:22},
{t:"Composition of ",p:39,x:147,y:1471,w:147,h:22},
{t:"national groups of ",p:39,x:147,y:1492,w:177,h:23},
{t:"participants  ",p:39,x:147,y:1516,w:123,h:22},
{t:"National Youth Initiative: minimum 4 participants in the group. ",p:39,x:365,y:1477,w:559,h:22},
{t:"Trans-national Youth Initiative: minimum 4 participants per group.  ",p:39,x:365,y:1500,w:602,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:40,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:40,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 1.2 – Youth Initiatives  ",p:40,x:690,y:89,w:326,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:40,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Venue(s) of the ",p:40,x:147,y:185,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Activity ",p:40,x:147,y:207,w:76,h:22},
{t:"National Youth Initiative: the Activity must take place in the country of the ",p:40,x:365,y:162,w:655,h:22},
{t:"promoter. ",p:40,x:365,y:185,w:87,h:22},
{t:"Trans-national Youth Initiative: the Activity must take place in the country(ies) of ",p:40,x:365,y:207,w:718,h:22},
{t:"one or more promoters. ",p:40,x:365,y:230,w:203,h:22},
{t:"Duration of project ",p:40,x:147,y:265,w:184,h:23},
{t:"Between 3 and 18 months. ",p:40,x:365,y:266,w:229,h:22},
{t:"Duration of Activity ",p:40,x:147,y:301,w:189,h:23},
{t:"No specific duration of the Activity. ",p:40,x:365,y:302,w:295,h:22},
{t:"Activity programme ",p:40,x:147,y:337,w:191,h:23},
{t:"An overview of the Activity must be annexed to the application form.  ",p:40,x:365,y:337,w:581,h:23},
{t:"Who can apply? ",p:40,x:147,y:488,w:154,h:22},
{t:"All applications: A promoter wishing to apply must be legally established in its ",p:40,x:365,y:374,w:669,h:23},
{t:"country.  ",p:40,x:365,y:397,w:79,h:22},
{t:"In the case of an informal group, one of the members of the group assumes the role of ",p:40,x:365,y:420,w:729,h:22},
{t:"representative and takes the responsibility of submitting the application to its National ",p:40,x:365,y:442,w:718,h:22},
{t:"Agency and signing the grant agreement on behalf of the group. ",p:40,x:365,y:464,w:540,h:23},
{t:"National Youth Initiative: the promoter applies to its National Agency.                      ",p:40,x:365,y:510,w:739,h:22},
{t:"Trans-national Youth Initiative: one of the promoters assumes the role of ",p:40,x:365,y:556,w:653,h:22},
{t:"coordinator and applies to its National Agency for the whole project on behalf of all ",p:40,x:365,y:578,w:694,h:22},
{t:"promoters.   ",p:40,x:365,y:601,w:107,h:22},
{t:"Where to apply?  ",p:40,x:147,y:648,w:164,h:22},
{t:"Applications must be submitted to the National Agency of the country where the ",p:40,x:365,y:637,w:670,h:22},
{t:"applicant is established.  ",p:40,x:365,y:660,w:208,h:22},
{t:"When to apply? ",p:40,x:147,y:707,w:152,h:22},
{t:"The project must be submitted for the application deadline corresponding to the start ",p:40,x:365,y:695,w:713,h:23},
{t:"date of the project (please consult Part C of this Guide). ",p:40,x:365,y:719,w:469,h:22},
{t:"How to apply? ",p:40,x:147,y:766,w:140,h:22},
{t:"The application must be introduced in compliance with the application modalities, as ",p:40,x:365,y:755,w:704,h:22},
{t:"described in Part C of this Guide. ",p:40,x:365,y:777,w:277,h:22},
{t:"Other criteria ",p:40,x:147,y:936,w:132,h:22},
{t:"Protection and safety of participants: ",p:40,x:365,y:813,w:356,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must guarantee that appropriate measures to ensure the safety and ",p:40,x:365,y:836,w:686,h:22},
{t:"protection of participants directly involved in the project are foreseen (please consult ",p:40,x:365,y:859,w:708,h:22},
{t:"Part A of this Guide). ",p:40,x:365,y:881,w:179,h:22},
{t:"Advance Planning Visit (APV) (Only for Trans-national Youth Initiatives).  ",p:40,x:365,y:916,w:643,h:23},
{t:"If the project foresees an APV, then the following eligibility criteria must be met:  ",p:40,x:365,y:944,w:678,h:23},
{t:"duration of the APV: maximum 2 days (travel days excluded) ",p:40,x:403,y:968,w:510,h:22},
{t:"number of participants: up to 2 participants per group. One of the participants can ",p:40,x:403,y:991,w:689,h:22},
{t:"be the coach ",p:40,x:403,y:1013,w:112,h:22},
{t:"programme of the APV: a daily timetable of the APV is annexed to the application ",p:40,x:403,y:1036,w:680,h:22},
{t:"form. ",p:40,x:403,y:1059,w:50,h:22},
{t:"Exclusion criteria  ",p:40,x:147,y:1109,w:231,h:30},
{t:"  ",p:40,x:147,y:1183,w:11,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must state, when signing the form, that they are not in any of the ",p:40,x:365,y:1160,w:670,h:22},
{t:"situations which would prevent them from receiving a grant from the European Union ",p:40,x:365,y:1183,w:714,h:22},
{t:"(please consult Part C of this Guide). ",p:40,x:365,y:1206,w:309,h:22},
{t:"Selection criteria  ",p:40,x:147,y:1256,w:227,h:30},
{t:"Financial capacity ",p:40,x:147,y:1330,w:173,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show that they have stable and sufficient sources of funding to ",p:40,x:365,y:1307,w:691,h:22},
{t:"maintain its activity throughout the period during which the project is being carried out ",p:40,x:365,y:1330,w:726,h:22},
{t:"and to participate in its funding.  ",p:40,x:365,y:1353,w:276,h:22},
{t:"Operational capacity ",p:40,x:147,y:1400,w:199,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show they have the necessary competencies and motivation to ",p:40,x:365,y:1389,w:689,h:22},
{t:"complete the proposed project. ",p:40,x:365,y:1411,w:264,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:41,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:41,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:41,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Award criteria  ",p:41,x:147,y:179,w:193,h:30},
{t:" Projects will be assessed against the following criteria: ",p:41,x:147,y:222,w:462,h:22},
{t:"Relevance to the ",p:41,x:147,y:283,w:163,h:22},
{t:"objectives and ",p:41,x:147,y:306,w:142,h:22},
{t:"priorities of the ",p:41,x:147,y:329,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Programme ",p:41,x:147,y:351,w:115,h:22},
{t:"(30%) ",p:41,x:147,y:374,w:68,h:22},
{t:"The relevance to: ",p:41,x:365,y:275,w:150,h:22},
{t:"the general objectives of the Programme ",p:41,x:403,y:298,w:344,h:22},
{t:"the specific aims of the sub-Action ",p:41,x:403,y:321,w:290,h:22},
{t:"the permanent priorities of the Programme ",p:41,x:403,y:343,w:361,h:22},
{t:"the annual priorities identified at European and, where relevant or specified, at ",p:41,x:403,y:366,w:659,h:22},
{t:"national level. ",p:41,x:403,y:388,w:120,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the ",p:41,x:147,y:506,w:133,h:22},
{t:"project and methods ",p:41,x:147,y:528,w:200,h:22},
{t:"proposed ",p:41,x:147,y:551,w:92,h:22},
{t:"(50%) ",p:41,x:147,y:574,w:68,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project design ",p:41,x:403,y:412,w:274,h:22},
{t:"(quality of the preparation phase; quality of the Activity programme; quality of the ",p:41,x:400,y:435,w:688,h:22},
{t:"evaluation phase; only for Trans-national Youth Initiative: quality of the ",p:41,x:400,y:457,w:599,h:22},
{t:"partnership/active involvement of all promoters in the project) ",p:41,x:400,y:479,w:521,h:23},
{t:"The quality of project content and methodology ",p:41,x:403,y:503,w:454,h:22},
{t:"(theme of the project; innovative creativity and entrepreneurship; active ",p:41,x:400,y:525,w:604,h:22},
{t:"involvement of participants in the project; promotion of social and personal ",p:41,x:400,y:548,w:628,h:22},
{t:"development of participants involved; European dimension; notably for Trans-",p:41,x:400,y:570,w:646,h:22},
{t:"national Youth Initiative: intercultural dimension) ",p:41,x:400,y:593,w:411,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project reach ",p:41,x:403,y:616,w:265,h:22},
{t:"(impact, multiplying effect and follow-up; visibility of the project/visibility of Youth ",p:41,x:400,y:637,w:685,h:23},
{t:"in Action Programme; dissemination and exploitation of results).                              ",p:41,x:400,y:660,w:707,h:23},
{t:"Profile of ",p:41,x:147,y:691,w:91,h:22},
{t:"participants and ",p:41,x:147,y:714,w:158,h:22},
{t:"promoters (20%) ",p:41,x:147,y:736,w:172,h:22},
{t:"Involvement of young people with fewer opportunities ",p:41,x:403,y:690,w:454,h:23},
{t:"First-time applicants.   ",p:41,x:403,y:714,w:190,h:22},
{t:"What else should you know about a Youth Initiative?  ",p:41,x:147,y:782,w:793,h:35},
{t:"What is a coach?  ",p:41,x:147,y:850,w:226,h:30},
{t:"A coach is a resource person who has youth work and/or Youth Initiatives experience to accompany groups of ",p:41,x:147,y:892,w:952,h:23},
{t:"young people and support their participation. S/he plays different roles depending on the needs of a given group ",p:41,x:147,y:916,w:951,h:22},
{t:"of young people. The coach remains outside the Youth Initiative but supports the group of young people in the ",p:41,x:147,y:938,w:952,h:22},
{t:"implementation of their project. S/he works with the young people from time to time performing specific tasks ",p:41,x:147,y:961,w:952,h:22},
{t:"based on the needs of the group. Coaches can be volunteers or professionals, youth leaders or leaders of youth ",p:41,x:147,y:984,w:951,h:22},
{t:"organisations, workers of youth clubs or youth services, etc. ",p:41,x:147,y:1006,w:503,h:22},
{t:"Young people who have already participated in a Youth Initiative project can also be encouraged to use the ",p:41,x:147,y:1052,w:953,h:22},
{t:"competences gained during the process to support other groups of young people; they can therefore act as ",p:41,x:147,y:1074,w:954,h:22},
{t:"resource persons by taking over a peer coaching role. Peer coaching, that is, supporting peers or fellows of the ",p:41,x:147,y:1097,w:952,h:22},
{t:"same age, is an important tool to be used in a Youth Initiative in order to develop effective coaching systems at ",p:41,x:147,y:1119,w:950,h:22},
{t:"local level. ",p:41,x:147,y:1142,w:92,h:22},
{t:"Coaches can also be advisers provided by the National Agencies who meet the group of young people several ",p:41,x:147,y:1187,w:952,h:22},
{t:"times during the development of the project, generally at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of the ",p:41,x:147,y:1210,w:953,h:22},
{t:"process. ",p:41,x:147,y:1233,w:74,h:22},
{t:"The National Agencies may arrange meetings between potential and ex-beneficiaries of Youth Initiatives, to ",p:41,x:147,y:1278,w:954,h:22},
{t:"facilitate the development of peer coaching systems. For information on coaching within Youth Initiatives, please ",p:41,x:147,y:1301,w:951,h:22},
{t:"consult your National Agency. ",p:41,x:147,y:1323,w:252,h:22},
{t:"Multi-Measure projects - Action 1 ",p:41,x:147,y:1367,w:426,h:30},
{t:"Youth Initiatives can be part of a Multi-Measure project under Action 1. For further information, please consult ",p:41,x:147,y:1409,w:919,h:22},
{t:"section 'Multi-Measure projects' of this Action. ",p:41,x:147,y:1432,w:385,h:22},
{t:"Youthpass  ",p:41,x:147,y:1498,w:145,h:30},
{t:"Every person who has taken part in a Youth in Action project under this Action is entitled to receive a Youthpass ",p:41,x:147,y:1541,w:951,h:22},
{t:"certificate, which describes and validates the non-formal and informal learning experience acquired during the ",p:41,x:147,y:1563,w:953,h:22},
{t:"project. Technical means for issuing certificates under this Action will be available as of April 2010. For more ",p:41,x:147,y:1586,w:953,h:22},
{t:"information on Youthpass, please consult Part A of this Guide or www.youthpass.eu. ",p:41,x:147,y:1608,w:704,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:42,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:42,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 1.2 – Youth Initiatives  ",p:42,x:690,y:89,w:326,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:42,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Example of a Youth Initiative  ",p:42,x:147,y:198,w:381,h:30},
{t:"12 Young people from Turkey developed a project aimed at giving basic computer skills to children who are ",p:42,x:147,y:241,w:953,h:22},
{t:"obliged to work in the streets. The group cooperated with a local NGO that works regularly with these children. ",p:42,x:147,y:264,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Based on discussion with the children, the group learned about their situation and asked them what they would ",p:42,x:147,y:286,w:952,h:22},
{t:"like to do; the idea of the computer training was born there. The training in computers lasted three months and ",p:42,x:147,y:309,w:951,h:22},
{t:"the project reached some 70 children. ",p:42,x:147,y:332,w:320,h:22},
{t:"\"Well, the most important thing at personal level was that the project enabled me to do what I wanted! You ",p:42,x:147,y:377,w:953,h:22},
{t:"know, I felt moved by the situation of these street children. I wanted to do something! You can approach them ",p:42,x:147,y:399,w:952,h:22},
{t:"and get to have an idea of their reality, but you need a frame to really work with them, and this is what the ",p:42,x:147,y:422,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Youth Initiative project allowed us to achieve! The contact with the Youth Centre in the local area and the NGO ",p:42,x:147,y:445,w:951,h:22},
{t:"cooperating with us were very helpful and important for the project. We organised different social activities, ",p:42,x:147,y:467,w:954,h:22},
{t:"which gave the children the chance to feel less excluded. We had the impression that we succeeded in helping ",p:42,x:147,y:490,w:952,h:22},
{t:"them, that they learnt something useful and enjoyed the experience too\". (Turkish member of the group) ",p:42,x:147,y:513,w:879,h:22},
{t:" ",p:43,x:118,y:74,w:0,h:1},
{t:"What are the funding rules?  ",p:43,x:118,y:76,w:426,h:35},
{t:"A)  Action 1.2 Overview of funding rules ",p:43,x:118,y:134,w:509,h:30},
{t:"The budget of the project must be drafted according to the following funding rules:   ",p:43,x:118,y:184,w:708,h:22},
{t:"Eligible costs ",p:43,x:303,y:230,w:128,h:23},
{t:"Financing ",p:43,x:644,y:220,w:96,h:22},
{t:"mechanism ",p:43,x:636,y:243,w:112,h:22},
{t:"Amount ",p:43,x:875,y:231,w:79,h:22},
{t:"Rule of allocation ",p:43,x:1138,y:231,w:169,h:22},
{t:"Reporting obligations ",p:43,x:1441,y:231,w:208,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be described in final ",p:43,x:1384,y:266,w:279,h:20},
{t:"report. ",p:43,x:1384,y:286,w:54,h:20},
{t:"Activity costs ",p:43,x:118,y:266,w:116,h:20},
{t:"(for Trans-national ",p:43,x:118,y:286,w:142,h:20},
{t:"Youth Initiatives) ",p:43,x:118,y:307,w:130,h:20},
{t:"Any cost directly linked to the ",p:43,x:279,y:266,w:223,h:20},
{t:"implementation of the project. ",p:43,x:279,y:286,w:228,h:20},
{t:"Lump sum ",p:43,x:634,y:266,w:81,h:20},
{t:"A1.2 * ",p:43,x:768,y:288,w:53,h:20},
{t:"(unless a lower amount of grant is ",p:43,x:767,y:309,w:258,h:20},
{t:"requested by the applicant) ",p:43,x:767,y:329,w:207,h:20},
{t:"Automatic provided that consistency ",p:43,x:1079,y:266,w:271,h:20},
{t:"with provisional budget is respected ",p:43,x:1079,y:286,w:269,h:20},
{t:"Original signature list of all participants. ",p:43,x:1384,y:328,w:297,h:20},
{t:"Achievements to be described in final ",p:43,x:1384,y:357,w:279,h:21},
{t:"report. ",p:43,x:1384,y:378,w:54,h:21},
{t:"Activity costs ",p:43,x:118,y:358,w:116,h:20},
{t:"(for National ",p:43,x:118,y:378,w:97,h:20},
{t:"Youth Initiatives) ",p:43,x:118,y:399,w:130,h:20},
{t:"Any cost directly linked to the ",p:43,x:279,y:358,w:223,h:20},
{t:"implementation of the project. ",p:43,x:279,y:378,w:228,h:20},
{t:"Lump sum  ",p:43,x:634,y:357,w:87,h:21},
{t:"B1.2 * ",p:43,x:768,y:380,w:53,h:20},
{t:" (unless a lower amount of grant is ",p:43,x:767,y:401,w:263,h:20},
{t:"requested by the applicant) ",p:43,x:767,y:421,w:207,h:20},
{t:"Automatic provided that consistency ",p:43,x:1079,y:358,w:271,h:20},
{t:"with provisional budget is respected ",p:43,x:1079,y:378,w:269,h:20},
{t:"Original signature list of all participants. ",p:43,x:1384,y:420,w:297,h:20},
{t:"Costs related to ",p:43,x:118,y:450,w:136,h:20},
{t:"the coach ",p:43,x:118,y:470,w:85,h:20},
{t:"Any cost directly linked to the involvement of ",p:43,x:279,y:450,w:336,h:20},
{t:"a coach in the project (if needed). ",p:43,x:279,y:470,w:256,h:20},
{t:"Lump sum ",p:43,x:634,y:450,w:81,h:20},
{t:"C1.2 * ",p:43,x:768,y:472,w:53,h:20},
{t:"(unless a lower amount of grant is ",p:43,x:767,y:493,w:258,h:20},
{t:"requested by the applicant) ",p:43,x:767,y:513,w:207,h:20},
{t:"Automatic for projects involving ",p:43,x:1079,y:450,w:238,h:20},
{t:"participants that are younger than 18. ",p:43,x:1079,y:470,w:285,h:20},
{t:"Conditional for all other projects; in ",p:43,x:1079,y:491,w:265,h:20},
{t:"this case the need for a coach and ",p:43,x:1079,y:511,w:259,h:20},
{t:"the support s/he will give to the ",p:43,x:1079,y:531,w:239,h:20},
{t:"group must be clearly outlined in the ",p:43,x:1079,y:551,w:276,h:20},
{t:"application form ",p:43,x:1079,y:571,w:123,h:20},
{t:"Achievements to be described in final ",p:43,x:1384,y:450,w:279,h:20},
{t:"report. ",p:43,x:1384,y:470,w:54,h:20},
{t:"Costs for ",p:43,x:118,y:592,w:79,h:20},
{t:"additional ",p:43,x:118,y:612,w:88,h:20},
{t:"dissemination ",p:43,x:118,y:632,w:121,h:20},
{t:"and exploitation ",p:43,x:118,y:653,w:141,h:20},
{t:"of results ",p:43,x:118,y:673,w:83,h:20},
{t:"Costs linked to additional dissemination and ",p:43,x:279,y:592,w:327,h:20},
{t:"exploitation of project's results. ",p:43,x:279,y:612,w:235,h:20},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:43,x:634,y:591,w:106,h:21},
{t:"actual costs ",p:43,x:634,y:611,w:91,h:21},
{t:"100% of eligible costs ",p:43,x:767,y:592,w:167,h:20},
{t:"Maximum € 1 000 ",p:43,x:767,y:612,w:137,h:20},
{t:"Conditional: additional dissemination ",p:43,x:1079,y:592,w:274,h:20},
{t:"and exploitation activities must be ",p:43,x:1079,y:612,w:256,h:20},
{t:"clearly outlined in the application form ",p:43,x:1079,y:632,w:287,h:20},
{t:"Full justification of the costs incurred, copy ",p:43,x:1384,y:592,w:320,h:20},
{t:"of invoices/receipts. ",p:43,x:1384,y:612,w:151,h:20},
{t:"Achievements to be described in final ",p:43,x:1384,y:632,w:279,h:20},
{t:"report. ",p:43,x:1384,y:653,w:54,h:20},
{t:"Travel costs from home to the venue of the ",p:43,x:279,y:694,w:325,h:20},
{t:"project and return. Use of the cheapest ",p:43,x:279,y:714,w:295,h:20},
{t:"means and fares (Economy class flight ticket, ",p:43,x:279,y:734,w:338,h:20},
{t:"2nd class train ticket) ",p:43,x:279,y:753,w:156,h:21},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:43,x:634,y:694,w:106,h:20},
{t:"actual costs ",p:43,x:634,y:714,w:91,h:20},
{t:"100% of eligible costs ",p:43,x:767,y:694,w:167,h:20},
{t:"Full justification of the costs incurred, copy ",p:43,x:1384,y:694,w:320,h:20},
{t:"of travel tickets/invoices. ",p:43,x:1384,y:714,w:187,h:20},
{t:"Costs related to ",p:43,x:118,y:694,w:136,h:20},
{t:"an Advance ",p:43,x:118,y:714,w:101,h:20},
{t:"Planning Visit ",p:43,x:118,y:734,w:119,h:20},
{t:"(only for Trans-",p:43,x:118,y:754,w:114,h:20},
{t:"national Youth ",p:43,x:118,y:774,w:111,h:20},
{t:"Initiatives) ",p:43,x:118,y:794,w:82,h:20},
{t:"+ ",p:43,x:279,y:775,w:17,h:20},
{t:"Additional to contribute to accommodation ",p:43,x:279,y:795,w:318,h:20},
{t:"costs and other costs during the visit. ",p:43,x:279,y:816,w:281,h:20},
{t:"+ ",p:43,x:634,y:775,w:17,h:20},
{t:"Scale of unit ",p:43,x:634,y:795,w:96,h:21},
{t:"costs ",p:43,x:634,y:815,w:42,h:21},
{t:"+ ",p:43,x:767,y:775,w:17,h:20},
{t:"D1.2 *  x number of nights (max. 2 ",p:43,x:768,y:797,w:267,h:20},
{t:"nights) x number of participants of ",p:43,x:767,y:818,w:260,h:20},
{t:"sending promoters (1 or 2 participants; ",p:43,x:767,y:838,w:294,h:20},
{t:"one of the participants can be the ",p:43,x:767,y:858,w:254,h:20},
{t:"coach)  ",p:43,x:767,y:878,w:59,h:20},
{t:"Conditional: need for and objectives ",p:43,x:1079,y:694,w:270,h:20},
{t:"of Advance Planning Visit must be ",p:43,x:1079,y:714,w:255,h:20},
{t:"justified in application form ",p:43,x:1079,y:734,w:205,h:20},
{t:"Achievements to be described in final ",p:43,x:1384,y:775,w:279,h:20},
{t:"report. ",p:43,x:1384,y:795,w:54,h:20},
{t:"Travel costs ",p:43,x:118,y:899,w:104,h:20},
{t:"(only for Trans-",p:43,x:118,y:919,w:114,h:20},
{t:"national Youth ",p:43,x:118,y:939,w:111,h:20},
{t:"Initiatives) ",p:43,x:118,y:960,w:82,h:20},
{t:"Travel costs from home to the venue of the ",p:43,x:279,y:899,w:325,h:20},
{t:"project and return. Use of the cheapest ",p:43,x:279,y:919,w:295,h:20},
{t:"means and fares (Economy class flight ticket, ",p:43,x:279,y:939,w:338,h:20},
{t:"2nd class train ticket). ",p:43,x:279,y:959,w:161,h:21},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:43,x:634,y:899,w:106,h:20},
{t:"actual costs ",p:43,x:634,y:919,w:91,h:20},
{t:"70% of eligible costs ",p:43,x:767,y:899,w:158,h:20},
{t:"Automatic ",p:43,x:1079,y:899,w:78,h:20},
{t:"Full justification of the costs incurred, copy ",p:43,x:1384,y:899,w:320,h:20},
{t:"of travel tickets/invoices. ",p:43,x:1384,y:919,w:187,h:20},
{t:"Lumps sums and scales of unit costs – adaptation based on the principle \"country where the Activity takes place\"  ",p:43,x:118,y:1003,w:1076,h:22},
{t:"* IMPORTANT! Lump sums and scales of unit costs change according to the country. The applicant must apply the lump sums and scales of unit costs of the country where the Activity ",p:43,x:118,y:1052,w:1542,h:22},
{t:"takes place (for Trans-national Youth Initiatives, the applicant must use the lump sums and scales of unit costs of the country where the Activity is mostly taking place). The amounts ",p:43,x:118,y:1074,w:1513,h:22},
{t:"applicable per country can be found in the table B) below. Promoters must use the amount in the corresponding column (A, B, C…) and row (country).  ",p:43,x:118,y:1097,w:1260,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:44,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:44,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 1.2 – Youth Initiatives  ",p:44,x:690,y:89,w:326,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:44,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"B)  Lump sums and scales of unit costs ",p:44,x:147,y:155,w:492,h:30},
{t:"The lump sums and scales of unit costs for Action 1.2 are the following: ",p:44,x:147,y:208,w:600,h:22},
{t:"Activity costs ",p:44,x:360,y:265,w:141,h:22},
{t:"(Transnational Y. ",p:44,x:343,y:289,w:176,h:22},
{t:"Init.)",p:44,x:403,y:312,w:51,h:22},
{t:"Activity costs ",p:44,x:541,y:278,w:141,h:22},
{t:"(National Y .Init.)",p:44,x:526,y:301,w:167,h:22},
{t:"Costs related to ",p:44,x:709,y:278,w:170,h:22},
{t:"the coach",p:44,x:742,y:301,w:98,h:22},
{t:"Advance ",p:44,x:930,y:254,w:91,h:22},
{t:"planning visits ",p:44,x:900,y:278,w:151,h:22},
{t:"per participant ",p:44,x:897,y:301,w:157,h:22},
{t:"per night",p:44,x:925,y:324,w:91,h:22},
{t:"A1.2",p:44,x:404,y:349,w:46,h:22},
{t:"B1.2",p:44,x:587,y:349,w:45,h:22},
{t:"C1.2",p:44,x:769,y:349,w:45,h:22},
{t:"D1.2",p:44,x:948,y:349,w:46,h:22},
{t:"Austria ",p:44,x:203,y:383,w:78,h:22},
{t:"8.300",p:44,x:403,y:379,w:52,h:22},
{t:"5.700",p:44,x:584,y:379,w:51,h:22},
{t:"1.050",p:44,x:765,y:379,w:52,h:22},
{t:"51",p:44,x:961,y:379,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Belgium ",p:44,x:200,y:418,w:84,h:22},
{t:"8.000",p:44,x:403,y:413,w:52,h:22},
{t:"5.500",p:44,x:584,y:413,w:51,h:22},
{t:"1.000",p:44,x:765,y:413,w:52,h:22},
{t:"56",p:44,x:961,y:413,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Bulgaria",p:44,x:203,y:452,w:82,h:22},
{t:"6.100",p:44,x:403,y:447,w:52,h:22},
{t:"4.200",p:44,x:584,y:447,w:51,h:22},
{t:"750",p:44,x:773,y:447,w:33,h:22},
{t:"46",p:44,x:961,y:447,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Cyprus ",p:44,x:205,y:486,w:75,h:22},
{t:"7.500",p:44,x:403,y:481,w:52,h:22},
{t:"5.200",p:44,x:584,y:481,w:51,h:22},
{t:"950",p:44,x:773,y:481,w:33,h:22},
{t:"46",p:44,x:961,y:481,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Czech Republic",p:44,x:169,y:520,w:150,h:22},
{t:"7.200",p:44,x:403,y:516,w:52,h:22},
{t:"5.000",p:44,x:584,y:516,w:51,h:22},
{t:"900",p:44,x:773,y:516,w:33,h:22},
{t:"45",p:44,x:961,y:516,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Denmark",p:44,x:198,y:555,w:89,h:22},
{t:"10.000",p:44,x:396,y:550,w:60,h:22},
{t:"6.900",p:44,x:584,y:550,w:52,h:22},
{t:"1.250",p:44,x:765,y:550,w:51,h:22},
{t:"60",p:44,x:961,y:550,w:21,h:22},
{t:"Estonia",p:44,x:207,y:589,w:74,h:22},
{t:"6.900",p:44,x:403,y:584,w:52,h:22},
{t:"4.700",p:44,x:584,y:584,w:51,h:22},
{t:"850",p:44,x:773,y:584,w:33,h:22},
{t:"48",p:44,x:961,y:584,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Finland",p:44,x:208,y:623,w:70,h:22},
{t:"8.900",p:44,x:403,y:618,w:52,h:22},
{t:"6.100",p:44,x:584,y:618,w:51,h:22},
{t:"1.100",p:44,x:765,y:618,w:52,h:22},
{t:"60",p:44,x:961,y:618,w:22,h:22},
{t:"France",p:44,x:211,y:657,w:64,h:22},
{t:"9.000",p:44,x:403,y:653,w:52,h:22},
{t:"6.200",p:44,x:584,y:653,w:51,h:22},
{t:"1.100",p:44,x:765,y:653,w:52,h:22},
{t:"54",p:44,x:961,y:653,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Germany",p:44,x:200,y:691,w:87,h:22},
{t:"8.000",p:44,x:403,y:687,w:52,h:22},
{t:"5.500",p:44,x:584,y:687,w:51,h:22},
{t:"1.000",p:44,x:765,y:687,w:52,h:22},
{t:"48",p:44,x:961,y:687,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Greece",p:44,x:210,y:726,w:66,h:22},
{t:"7.600",p:44,x:403,y:721,w:52,h:22},
{t:"5.300",p:44,x:584,y:721,w:51,h:22},
{t:"950",p:44,x:773,y:721,w:33,h:22},
{t:"58",p:44,x:961,y:721,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Hungary",p:44,x:200,y:760,w:86,h:22},
{t:"6.700",p:44,x:403,y:755,w:52,h:22},
{t:"4.600",p:44,x:584,y:755,w:51,h:22},
{t:"850",p:44,x:773,y:755,w:33,h:22},
{t:"47",p:44,x:961,y:755,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Iceland ",p:44,x:203,y:794,w:78,h:22},
{t:"8.800",p:44,x:403,y:789,w:52,h:22},
{t:"6.000",p:44,x:584,y:789,w:51,h:22},
{t:"1.100",p:44,x:765,y:789,w:52,h:22},
{t:"56",p:44,x:961,y:789,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Ireland",p:44,x:208,y:828,w:70,h:22},
{t:"9.200",p:44,x:403,y:824,w:52,h:22},
{t:"6.300",p:44,x:584,y:824,w:51,h:22},
{t:"1.150",p:44,x:765,y:824,w:52,h:22},
{t:"58",p:44,x:961,y:824,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Italy",p:44,x:220,y:863,w:46,h:22},
{t:"8.700",p:44,x:403,y:858,w:52,h:22},
{t:"6.000",p:44,x:584,y:858,w:51,h:22},
{t:"1.100",p:44,x:765,y:858,w:52,h:22},
{t:"52",p:44,x:961,y:858,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Latvia",p:44,x:213,y:897,w:61,h:22},
{t:"6.800",p:44,x:403,y:892,w:52,h:22},
{t:"4.600",p:44,x:584,y:892,w:51,h:22},
{t:"850",p:44,x:773,y:892,w:33,h:22},
{t:"51",p:44,x:961,y:892,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Liechtenstein ",p:44,x:172,y:931,w:140,h:22},
{t:"9.100",p:44,x:403,y:926,w:52,h:22},
{t:"6.200",p:44,x:584,y:926,w:51,h:22},
{t:"1.150",p:44,x:765,y:926,w:52,h:22},
{t:"58",p:44,x:961,y:926,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Lithuania ",p:44,x:193,y:965,w:99,h:22},
{t:"6.700",p:44,x:403,y:961,w:52,h:22},
{t:"4.600",p:44,x:584,y:961,w:51,h:22},
{t:"850",p:44,x:773,y:961,w:33,h:22},
{t:"51",p:44,x:961,y:961,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Luxemburg",p:44,x:187,y:999,w:113,h:22},
{t:"8.000",p:44,x:403,y:995,w:52,h:22},
{t:"5.500",p:44,x:584,y:995,w:51,h:22},
{t:"1.000",p:44,x:765,y:995,w:52,h:22},
{t:"52",p:44,x:961,y:995,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Malta",p:44,x:215,y:1034,w:56,h:22},
{t:"7.500",p:44,x:403,y:1029,w:52,h:22},
{t:"5.200",p:44,x:584,y:1029,w:51,h:22},
{t:"950",p:44,x:773,y:1029,w:33,h:22},
{t:"57",p:44,x:961,y:1029,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Netherlands",p:44,x:183,y:1068,w:120,h:22},
{t:"8.500",p:44,x:403,y:1063,w:52,h:22},
{t:"5.900",p:44,x:584,y:1063,w:51,h:22},
{t:"1.050",p:44,x:765,y:1063,w:52,h:22},
{t:"59",p:44,x:961,y:1063,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Norway",p:44,x:205,y:1102,w:75,h:22},
{t:"10.100",p:44,x:396,y:1097,w:60,h:22},
{t:"6.900",p:44,x:584,y:1097,w:52,h:22},
{t:"1.250",p:44,x:765,y:1097,w:51,h:22},
{t:"60",p:44,x:961,y:1097,w:21,h:22},
{t:"Poland",p:44,x:208,y:1136,w:68,h:22},
{t:"6.800",p:44,x:403,y:1132,w:52,h:22},
{t:"4.600",p:44,x:584,y:1132,w:51,h:22},
{t:"850",p:44,x:773,y:1132,w:33,h:22},
{t:"51",p:44,x:961,y:1132,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Portugal",p:44,x:200,y:1171,w:88,h:22},
{t:"7.600",p:44,x:403,y:1166,w:52,h:22},
{t:"5.200",p:44,x:584,y:1166,w:51,h:22},
{t:"950",p:44,x:773,y:1166,w:33,h:22},
{t:"57",p:44,x:961,y:1166,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Romania",p:44,x:200,y:1205,w:87,h:22},
{t:"6.100",p:44,x:403,y:1200,w:52,h:22},
{t:"4.200",p:44,x:584,y:1200,w:51,h:22},
{t:"750",p:44,x:773,y:1200,w:33,h:22},
{t:"46",p:44,x:961,y:1200,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Slovakia",p:44,x:202,y:1239,w:82,h:22},
{t:"7.400",p:44,x:403,y:1234,w:52,h:22},
{t:"5.100",p:44,x:584,y:1234,w:51,h:22},
{t:"900",p:44,x:773,y:1234,w:33,h:22},
{t:"51",p:44,x:961,y:1234,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Slovenia",p:44,x:202,y:1273,w:84,h:22},
{t:"7.300",p:44,x:403,y:1269,w:52,h:22},
{t:"5.000",p:44,x:584,y:1269,w:51,h:22},
{t:"900",p:44,x:773,y:1269,w:33,h:22},
{t:"51",p:44,x:961,y:1269,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Spain",p:44,x:215,y:1307,w:55,h:22},
{t:"8.100",p:44,x:403,y:1303,w:52,h:22},
{t:"5.600",p:44,x:584,y:1303,w:51,h:22},
{t:"1.000",p:44,x:765,y:1303,w:52,h:22},
{t:"49",p:44,x:961,y:1303,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Sweden",p:44,x:203,y:1342,w:80,h:22},
{t:"8.800",p:44,x:403,y:1337,w:52,h:22},
{t:"6.000",p:44,x:584,y:1337,w:51,h:22},
{t:"1.100",p:44,x:765,y:1337,w:52,h:22},
{t:"60",p:44,x:961,y:1337,w:22,h:22},
{t:"Turkey",p:44,x:210,y:1376,w:67,h:22},
{t:"6.100",p:44,x:403,y:1371,w:52,h:22},
{t:"4.200",p:44,x:584,y:1371,w:51,h:22},
{t:"750",p:44,x:773,y:1371,w:33,h:22},
{t:"46",p:44,x:961,y:1371,w:22,h:22},
{t:"United Kingdom ",p:44,x:159,y:1410,w:169,h:22},
{t:"10.100",p:44,x:396,y:1405,w:60,h:22},
{t:"6.900",p:44,x:584,y:1405,w:52,h:22},
{t:"1.250",p:44,x:765,y:1405,w:51,h:22},
{t:"60",p:44,x:961,y:1405,w:21,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:45,x:232,y:136,w:37,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:45,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:45,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"How to develop a good project?  ",p:45,x:147,y:176,w:481,h:35},
{t:"The 'Award criteria' table in this sub-Action lists the criteria against which the quality of a project will be assessed. ",p:45,x:147,y:223,w:950,h:22},
{t:"Here are some advices which may help you to develop a good project.  ",p:45,x:147,y:246,w:595,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project design  ",p:45,x:147,y:289,w:324,h:30},
{t:"Quality of the preparation phase ",p:45,x:185,y:332,w:311,h:22},
{t:"The preparation phase is of crucial importance for the success of a Youth Initiative. During this phase, the ",p:45,x:185,y:355,w:914,h:22},
{t:"group of young people should choose and commonly agree a theme relevant to the group itself and to the ",p:45,x:185,y:377,w:914,h:22},
{t:"local community. They should look at creating a well-structured programme of the Activity and a timetable, ",p:45,x:185,y:400,w:914,h:22},
{t:"their working methods and the benefits of their project for the local community. While it is essential that the ",p:45,x:185,y:423,w:913,h:22},
{t:"project be managed and implemented by the young people themselves, during the preparation phase the ",p:45,x:185,y:445,w:915,h:22},
{t:"group(s) of young people may be assisted by a coach.  ",p:45,x:185,y:468,w:461,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the Activity programme  ",p:45,x:185,y:513,w:331,h:22},
{t:"The Activity programme should be clearly defined, realistic, balanced and linked to the objectives of the ",p:45,x:185,y:536,w:916,h:22},
{t:"project and of the Youth in Action Programme. ",p:45,x:185,y:558,w:393,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the evaluation phase  ",p:45,x:185,y:604,w:305,h:22},
{t:"In order to make the project and its results more sustainable, the group(s) is/are expected to carry out a ",p:45,x:185,y:626,w:915,h:22},
{t:"final evaluation process. The final evaluation should make it possible to assess whether the objectives of the ",p:45,x:185,y:649,w:913,h:22},
{t:"project have been achieved and the expectations of the group(s) and other targeted participants have been ",p:45,x:185,y:672,w:914,h:22},
{t:"met. The evaluation should also highlight the learning outcomes. ",p:45,x:185,y:694,w:542,h:22},
{t:"Besides the final evaluation, evaluation sessions before, during and after the Activity are encouraged to ",p:45,x:185,y:740,w:916,h:22},
{t:"ensure the smooth running of the Activity. Evaluation before the Activity should enable the group(s) to fine-",p:45,x:185,y:762,w:907,h:22},
{t:"tune the project's design, while ongoing evaluation sessions are important in order to receive feedback from ",p:45,x:185,y:785,w:913,h:22},
{t:"those involved in the Youth Initiative and to adapt the Activity accordingly.  ",p:45,x:185,y:807,w:629,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the partnership/active involvement of all promoters in the project (Only for Trans-",p:45,x:185,y:853,w:907,h:22},
{t:"national Youth Initiatives) ",p:45,x:185,y:875,w:254,h:22},
{t:"Smooth and efficient cooperation between promoters is a vital element for the successful development of a ",p:45,x:185,y:898,w:914,h:22},
{t:"project. Promoters must demonstrate the ability to establish and run a cohesive partnership with active ",p:45,x:185,y:921,w:916,h:22},
{t:"involvement of all partners and with common goals to be achieved. In this respect, the following factors ",p:45,x:185,y:943,w:916,h:22},
{t:"should be taken into consideration: the level of networking, cooperation and commitment of each promoter ",p:45,x:185,y:966,w:914,h:22},
{t:"in the project; a clear and commonly agreed definition of roles and tasks of each promoter involved in the ",p:45,x:185,y:989,w:914,h:22},
{t:"project; the capacity of the partnership to ensure effective follow-up and dissemination of the results ",p:45,x:185,y:1011,w:918,h:22},
{t:"achieved through the Activity.  ",p:45,x:185,y:1034,w:259,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project content and methodology  ",p:45,x:147,y:1077,w:564,h:30},
{t:"Theme of the project ",p:45,x:185,y:1120,w:202,h:22},
{t:"The project should have a clearly identified thematic, which members of the group(s) wish to explore ",p:45,x:185,y:1143,w:917,h:22},
{t:"together. The chosen theme should be agreed together and should reflect the interests and needs of ",p:45,x:185,y:1165,w:917,h:22},
{t:"participants. Some examples of potential project themes are art and culture, social exclusion, environment, ",p:45,x:185,y:1188,w:914,h:22},
{t:"heritage protection, youth information, European awareness, rural/urban development, youth policies, ",p:45,x:185,y:1210,w:920,h:22},
{t:"health, measures against delinquency, anti-racism/xenophobia, disability, support for he elderly people, ",p:45,x:185,y:1233,w:918,h:22},
{t:"homelessness, migrants, equal opportunities, peer education, unemployment, youth sports, youth leisure, ",p:45,x:185,y:1256,w:916,h:22},
{t:"media and communications, etc. The theme has to be translated into the concrete daily activities of the ",p:45,x:185,y:1278,w:916,h:22},
{t:"Youth Initiative.  ",p:45,x:185,y:1301,w:143,h:22},
{t:"Innovative creativity and entrepreneurship ",p:45,x:185,y:1346,w:411,h:22},
{t:"Within the context of a Youth Initiative the accent is put on promotion of innovative elements in the project. ",p:45,x:185,y:1369,w:913,h:22},
{t:"The project should aim at introducing, implementing and promoting innovative approaches. These innovative ",p:45,x:185,y:1391,w:913,h:22},
{t:"aspects may be related to the content and objectives of the Activity, the involvement of promoters from ",p:45,x:185,y:1414,w:915,h:22},
{t:"different backgrounds, creative and unexplored way of solving problems related to local community, ",p:45,x:185,y:1437,w:919,h:22},
{t:"experimentation with new methodologies and project formats or dissemination of the project results. ",p:45,x:185,y:1459,w:840,h:22},
{t:"Active involvement of participants in the project ",p:45,x:185,y:1505,w:460,h:22},
{t:"The Activity programme and working methods should aim to involve the members of the group(s) and all ",p:45,x:185,y:1527,w:915,h:22},
{t:"other people possibly identified as target of the Activity as much as possible. Participants a lso should be ",p:45,x:185,y:1550,w:913,h:22},
{t:"actively involved in the preparation and evaluation phases of the project. Young people should be able to ",p:45,x:185,y:1573,w:915,h:22},
{t:"explore different topics on an equal basis, regardless of their language abilities or other skills.  ",p:45,x:185,y:1595,w:785,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:46,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:46,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 1.2 – Youth Initiatives  ",p:46,x:690,y:89,w:326,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:46,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Promotion of social and personal development of participants ",p:46,x:185,y:177,w:585,h:22},
{t:"The project should enable the members of the group(s) and other participants to acquire self-confidence ",p:46,x:185,y:200,w:916,h:22},
{t:"when they are confronted with new experiences, attitudes and behaviour; to acquire or cultivate skills, ",p:46,x:185,y:223,w:917,h:22},
{t:"competences and knowledge contributing to social or personal development. Promoters should pay attention ",p:46,x:185,y:245,w:913,h:22},
{t:"to learning processes triggered during each phase of the project. ",p:46,x:185,y:268,w:543,h:22},
{t:"European dimension  ",p:46,x:185,y:313,w:203,h:22},
{t:"The Youth Initiatives should contribute to the young people’s education process and increase their awareness ",p:46,x:185,y:336,w:913,h:22},
{t:"of the European/international context in which they live. The European dimension of a project could be ",p:46,x:185,y:359,w:916,h:22},
{t:"reflected by the following characteristics: ",p:46,x:185,y:381,w:345,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:46,x:185,y:432,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project fosters young people’s sense of European citizenship and helps them to understand their role ",p:46,x:222,y:426,w:875,h:22},
{t:"as part of the present and future Europe ",p:46,x:222,y:449,w:341,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:46,x:185,y:477,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project reflects a common concern for issues within European society, such as racism, xenophobia, ",p:46,x:222,y:472,w:876,h:22},
{t:"anti-Semitism, drug abuse ",p:46,x:222,y:494,w:223,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:46,x:185,y:522,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project’s theme is linked to EU topics, such as the EU enlargement, the roles and activities of the ",p:46,x:222,y:517,w:877,h:22},
{t:"European institutions, the EU's action in matters affecting young people ",p:46,x:222,y:540,w:599,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:46,x:185,y:567,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project debates the founding principles of the EU, i.e. the principles of liberty, democracy, respect ",p:46,x:222,y:562,w:877,h:22},
{t:"for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. ",p:46,x:222,y:585,w:546,h:22},
{t:"Intercultural dimension (notably for Trans-national Youth Initiatives)  ",p:46,x:185,y:630,w:667,h:22},
{t:"The Youth Initiatives should increase young people's positive awareness of other cultures and support ",p:46,x:185,y:653,w:917,h:22},
{t:"dialogue and intercultural encounters with other young people from different backgrounds and cultures. It ",p:46,x:185,y:675,w:915,h:22},
{t:"should also help to prevent and combat prejudice, racism and all attitudes leading to social exclusion and to ",p:46,x:185,y:698,w:913,h:22},
{t:"develop sense of tolerance and understanding of diversity.  ",p:46,x:185,y:721,w:496,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project reach  ",p:46,x:147,y:764,w:311,h:30},
{t:"Impact, multiplying effect and follow-up  ",p:46,x:185,y:807,w:392,h:22},
{t:"The impact of a Youth Initiative should not be limited to the participants in the Activity. Promoters should try, ",p:46,x:185,y:829,w:913,h:22},
{t:"as much as possible, to involve other people (from the neighbourhood, local area, etc.) in the Activity.  ",p:46,x:185,y:852,w:857,h:22},
{t:"The project should be framed within a longer-term perspective, and planned with a view to achieve a ",p:46,x:185,y:897,w:917,h:22},
{t:"multiplying effect and sustainable impact. Multiplication is obtained for instance by convincing other actors to ",p:46,x:185,y:920,w:913,h:22},
{t:"use the results of the Youth Initiative in a new context. Promoters should identify possible target groups that ",p:46,x:185,y:943,w:913,h:22},
{t:"could act as multipliers (young people, youth workers, media, political leaders, and opinion leaders, EU ",p:46,x:185,y:964,w:917,h:23},
{t:"decision makers) in order to spread project's objectives and results.  ",p:46,x:185,y:988,w:571,h:22},
{t:"Furthermore, promoters are asked to reflect systematically upon possible measures to ensure a possible ",p:46,x:185,y:1033,w:916,h:22},
{t:"follow-up of the Youth Initiative. How can discussion on the thematic concept be continued and what could ",p:46,x:185,y:1056,w:914,h:22},
{t:"the next steps be? Will it be feasible to plan and carry out new projects under different Actions of the Youth ",p:46,x:185,y:1078,w:913,h:22},
{t:"in Action Programme?  ",p:46,x:185,y:1101,w:193,h:22},
{t:"Visibility of the project/ visibility of Youth in Action Programme  ",p:46,x:185,y:1146,w:610,h:22},
{t:"Promoters should reflect together on measures aimed at enhancing the visibility of their project and the ",p:46,x:185,y:1169,w:916,h:22},
{t:"visibility of the Youth in Action Programme in general. The creativity of promoters offers additional potential ",p:46,x:185,y:1192,w:914,h:22},
{t:"for spreading information about the planned Activity, as well as about the opportunities offered by the Youth ",p:46,x:185,y:1214,w:913,h:22},
{t:"in Action Programme. Visibility and measures mainly occur before and during the implementation of the ",p:46,x:185,y:1237,w:916,h:22},
{t:"Youth Initiative. Such measures can be divided into two broad categories:  ",p:46,x:185,y:1259,w:623,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:46,x:185,y:1310,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Visibility of the project ",p:46,x:222,y:1305,w:190,h:22},
{t:"Promoters and participants should ‘publicise’ the project - as well as its aims and objectives - and ",p:46,x:265,y:1327,w:833,h:22},
{t:"spread the ‘youth message’ throughout the implementation of their project. In order to raise ",p:46,x:265,y:1350,w:837,h:22},
{t:"awareness of the project they could for example develop information material; do a mail shot or ",p:46,x:265,y:1373,w:834,h:22},
{t:"SMS mailing; prepare posters, stickers, promotional items (t-shirts, caps, pens, etc.); invite ",p:46,x:265,y:1395,w:839,h:22},
{t:"journalists to observe; issue ‘press releases’ or write articles for local papers, websites or ",p:46,x:265,y:1418,w:839,h:22},
{t:"newsletters; create an e-group, a web space, a photo-gallery or blog on the Internet, etc. ",p:46,x:265,y:1440,w:749,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:46,x:185,y:1494,w:11,h:17},
{t:" Visibility of the Youth in Action Programme ",p:46,x:222,y:1488,w:366,h:22},
{t:"As well as the compulsory use of the official logo of the Youth in Action Programme (please consult ",p:46,x:265,y:1511,w:832,h:22},
{t:"Part C of this Guide), each project should also act as ‘multiplier’ of the Youth in Action Programme ",p:46,x:265,y:1534,w:833,h:22},
{t:"in order to increase awareness about the opportunities offered by the Programme to young people ",p:46,x:265,y:1556,w:833,h:22},
{t:"and youth workers in Europe and beyond. Promoters are invited to include information about the ",p:46,x:265,y:1579,w:834,h:22},
{t:"Programme (for instance, information on the Programme Actions, or its objectives and important ",p:46,x:265,y:1601,w:834,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:47,x:232,y:136,w:37,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:47,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:47,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"features, target groups, etc.) in all measures undertaken to increase visibility of the project (see ",p:47,x:265,y:155,w:834,h:22},
{t:"examples above). Promoters could include information sessions or workshops in the Activity ",p:47,x:265,y:177,w:838,h:22},
{t:"programme of the Youth Initiatives. They could also plan participation in events (seminar, ",p:47,x:265,y:200,w:839,h:22},
{t:"conferences, debates) organised at different levels (local, regional, national, international). ",p:47,x:265,y:223,w:757,h:22},
{t:"Dissemination and exploitation of results ",p:47,x:185,y:268,w:392,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter should put in place measures to disseminate and exploit the results of the Youth Initiative.  ",p:47,x:185,y:291,w:888,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:47,x:185,y:341,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Standard dissemination and exploitation measures ",p:47,x:222,y:336,w:421,h:22},
{t:"Standard dissemination and exploitation measures may have the same format as visibility measures ",p:47,x:265,y:359,w:832,h:22},
{t:"indicated in the section above; the main difference is that dissemination and exploitation measures ",p:47,x:265,y:381,w:833,h:22},
{t:"focus on a project's results, rather than its Activity and objectives. For this reason, dissemination ",p:47,x:265,y:404,w:834,h:22},
{t:"and exploitation measures occur mainly after the Youth Initiative has taken place.  ",p:47,x:265,y:426,w:689,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:47,x:185,y:477,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Additional dissemination and exploitation of results ",p:47,x:222,y:472,w:426,h:22},
{t:"As well as the standard dissemination and exploitation measures, promoters could set up additional ",p:47,x:265,y:494,w:832,h:22},
{t:"measures to spread and highlight the value of their project's results. The Youth in Action ",p:47,x:265,y:517,w:839,h:22},
{t:"Programme offers a further financial incentive for such measures (please consult the 'Funding ",p:47,x:265,y:540,w:836,h:22},
{t:"Rules' section of this sub-Action). Examples of additional dissemination and exploitation measures ",p:47,x:265,y:562,w:834,h:22},
{t:"are organising public events (presentations, conferences, workshops…); creating audio-visual ",p:47,x:265,y:585,w:839,h:22},
{t:"products (CD-Rom, DVD…); setting up long-term collaboration with media (series of radio/TV/press ",p:47,x:265,y:608,w:832,h:22},
{t:"contributions, interviews, participation in different radio/TV programmes…); developing information ",p:47,x:265,y:630,w:833,h:22},
{t:"material (newsletters, brochures, booklets, best practice manuals…); creating an Internet portal, ",p:47,x:265,y:653,w:835,h:22},
{t:"etc.  ",p:47,x:265,y:675,w:42,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:48,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:48,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 1.3 – Youth Democracy Projects  ",p:48,x:607,y:89,w:409,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:48,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Action 1.3 - Youth Democracy Projects  ",p:48,x:147,y:167,w:665,h:40},
{t:"Objectives ",p:48,x:147,y:260,w:162,h:35},
{t:"This sub-Action supports young people's participation in democratic life. It aims to encourage the active ",p:48,x:147,y:307,w:956,h:22},
{t:"participation of young people in the life of their local, regional or national community or at international level. ",p:48,x:147,y:330,w:911,h:22},
{t:"What is a Youth Democracy Project?  ",p:48,x:147,y:373,w:550,h:35},
{t:"A Youth Democracy Project is developed by a European partnership, allowing the pooling, at European level, of ",p:48,x:147,y:421,w:952,h:22},
{t:"ideas, experiences and methodologies from projects or activities at local, regional, national or European level, in ",p:48,x:147,y:444,w:951,h:22},
{t:"order to improve young people’s participation.  ",p:48,x:147,y:466,w:393,h:22},
{t:"A Youth Democracy Project has three phases: ",p:48,x:147,y:512,w:384,h:22},
{t:"planning and preparation ",p:48,x:185,y:557,w:213,h:22},
{t:"implementation of the Activity ",p:48,x:185,y:580,w:253,h:22},
{t:"evaluation (including reflection on a possible follow-up). ",p:48,x:185,y:601,w:468,h:23},
{t:"Non-formal learning principles and practice are reflected throughout the project. ",p:48,x:147,y:647,w:670,h:22},
{t:"Some examples of Activities implemented within a Youth Democracy Project are: ",p:48,x:147,y:693,w:674,h:22},
{t:"the creation of networks for the exchange, development and dissemination of good practice in the field of ",p:48,x:185,y:737,w:915,h:23},
{t:"youth and participation ",p:48,x:185,y:761,w:196,h:22},
{t:"consultations by and of young people, with a view to find out their needs and wishes on matters relating to ",p:48,x:185,y:783,w:914,h:22},
{t:"participation in democratic life ",p:48,x:185,y:806,w:255,h:22},
{t:"information events or seminars or debates for young people centred around the mechanisms of ",p:48,x:185,y:829,w:922,h:22},
{t:"representative democracy at all levels, including the functioning of the EU institutions and the EU policies ",p:48,x:185,y:851,w:875,h:22},
{t:"meetings between young people and decision-makers or experts in the field of participation in democratic life ",p:48,x:185,y:874,w:913,h:22},
{t:"and democratic institutions ",p:48,x:185,y:896,w:228,h:22},
{t:"events simulating the functioning of the democratic institutions and the roles of decision-makers ",p:48,x:185,y:919,w:802,h:22},
{t:"a series or combination of the above activities, which may be carried out at different levels (local, regional, ",p:48,x:185,y:942,w:914,h:22},
{t:"national, international) within the time-frame of the project.    ",p:48,x:185,y:964,w:519,h:22},
{t:"What a Youth Democracy Project is not ",p:48,x:147,y:1008,w:500,h:30},
{t:"The following activities in particular are NOT eligible for grants under Youth Democracy Projects: ",p:48,x:147,y:1050,w:806,h:22},
{t:"statutory meetings of organisations ",p:48,x:185,y:1096,w:298,h:22},
{t:"political gatherings ",p:48,x:185,y:1118,w:161,h:22},
{t:"Youth Exchanges ",p:48,x:185,y:1141,w:147,h:22},
{t:"Youth Initiatives. ",p:48,x:185,y:1164,w:145,h:22},
{t:"What are the criteria used to assess a Youth Democracy ",p:48,x:147,y:1207,w:826,h:35},
{t:"Project?  ",p:48,x:147,y:1242,w:138,h:35},
{t:"Eligibility criteria  ",p:48,x:147,y:1311,w:229,h:30},
{t:"Eligible promoters ",p:48,x:147,y:1463,w:177,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter must be: ",p:48,x:365,y:1360,w:206,h:23},
{t:"a non profit/non governmental organisation; or  ",p:48,x:403,y:1383,w:402,h:22},
{t:"a local, regional public body; or ",p:48,x:403,y:1406,w:266,h:22},
{t:"an informal group of young people (Reminder: in the case of an informal group, ",p:48,x:403,y:1428,w:668,h:23},
{t:"one of the members of the group assumes the role of representative and takes ",p:48,x:403,y:1451,w:660,h:22},
{t:"responsibility on behalf of the group); or ",p:48,x:403,y:1474,w:341,h:22},
{t:"a body active at European level in the youth field. ",p:48,x:403,y:1495,w:417,h:23},
{t:"Each promoter must be from a Programme Country and must sign the Preliminary ",p:48,x:365,y:1542,w:685,h:22},
{t:"Agreement included in the application form. ",p:48,x:365,y:1564,w:368,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:49,x:232,y:136,w:37,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:49,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:49,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Number of ",p:49,x:147,y:173,w:105,h:22},
{t:"promoters ",p:49,x:147,y:196,w:103,h:22},
{t:"Promoters from at least 2 different Programme Countries, of which at least one is from ",p:49,x:365,y:162,w:725,h:22},
{t:"an EU country. There must be minimum 2 promoters per country involved in the ",p:49,x:365,y:185,w:671,h:22},
{t:"project. Promoters must be independent (see below). ",p:49,x:365,y:207,w:448,h:22},
{t:"Eligible participants ",p:49,x:147,y:300,w:192,h:22},
{t:"Young participants: young people aged between 13 and 30 and legally resident in a ",p:49,x:365,y:242,w:723,h:23},
{t:"Programme Country. ",p:49,x:365,y:266,w:177,h:22},
{t:"Decision-makers/experts: If the project foresees the participation of decision-",p:49,x:365,y:289,w:676,h:22},
{t:"makers or experts in the field of participation in democratic life and democratic ",p:49,x:365,y:311,w:659,h:22},
{t:"institutions, such participants can be involved regardless of their age or geographical ",p:49,x:365,y:334,w:707,h:22},
{t:"provenance. ",p:49,x:365,y:357,w:107,h:22},
{t:"Number of ",p:49,x:147,y:387,w:105,h:22},
{t:"participants ",p:49,x:147,y:409,w:118,h:22},
{t:"The project must involve at least 16 young participants.  ",p:49,x:365,y:398,w:473,h:22},
{t:"Venue(s) of the ",p:49,x:147,y:433,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Activity ",p:49,x:147,y:455,w:76,h:22},
{t:"The Activity must take place in the country(ies) of one or more promoters. ",p:49,x:365,y:444,w:623,h:22},
{t:"Duration of project ",p:49,x:147,y:484,w:184,h:23},
{t:"Between 3 and 18 months. ",p:49,x:365,y:485,w:229,h:22},
{t:"Duration of Activity ",p:49,x:147,y:521,w:189,h:23},
{t:"No specific duration of the Activity. ",p:49,x:365,y:522,w:295,h:22},
{t:"Activity programme ",p:49,x:147,y:557,w:191,h:23},
{t:"An overview of the Activity programme must be annexed to the application form.  ",p:49,x:365,y:557,w:682,h:23},
{t:"Who can apply? ",p:49,x:147,y:673,w:154,h:22},
{t:"The promoter hosting the Activity - or one of the promoters hosting part of the Activity ",p:49,x:365,y:594,w:725,h:22},
{t:"- assumes the role of coordinator and applies to the relevant Agency (see below, the ",p:49,x:365,y:617,w:707,h:22},
{t:"section ‘Where to apply?’) for the whole project on behalf of all promoters. ",p:49,x:365,y:639,w:624,h:22},
{t:"A promoter wishing to apply must be legally established in its country.  ",p:49,x:365,y:683,w:593,h:23},
{t:"In the case of an informal group, one of the members of the group assumes the role of ",p:49,x:365,y:707,w:729,h:22},
{t:"representative and takes the responsibility of submitting the application (to its National ",p:49,x:365,y:730,w:725,h:22},
{t:"Agency) and signing the grant agreement on behalf of the group. ",p:49,x:365,y:751,w:548,h:23},
{t:"Where to apply?  ",p:49,x:147,y:822,w:164,h:22},
{t:"Applications to be submitted to the Executive Agency: project applications by ",p:49,x:365,y:788,w:706,h:22},
{t:"bodies active at European level in the youth field. ",p:49,x:365,y:811,w:414,h:22},
{t:"Applications to be submitted to the National Agencies: project applications by ",p:49,x:365,y:834,w:709,h:22},
{t:"all other eligible applicants. ",p:49,x:365,y:856,w:231,h:22},
{t:"When to apply? ",p:49,x:147,y:904,w:152,h:22},
{t:"The project must be submitted for the application deadline corresponding to the start ",p:49,x:365,y:892,w:713,h:23},
{t:"date of the project (please consult Part C of this Guide). ",p:49,x:365,y:915,w:469,h:22},
{t:"How to apply? ",p:49,x:147,y:963,w:140,h:22},
{t:"The application must be introduced in compliance with the application modalities, as ",p:49,x:365,y:951,w:704,h:22},
{t:"described in Part C of this Guide. ",p:49,x:365,y:974,w:277,h:22},
{t:"Other criteria ",p:49,x:147,y:1044,w:132,h:22},
{t:"Protection and safety of young participants: ",p:49,x:365,y:1010,w:420,h:22},
{t:"The promoter must guarantee that appropriate measures to ensure the safety and ",p:49,x:365,y:1033,w:688,h:22},
{t:"protection of young participants directly involved in the project are foreseen (please ",p:49,x:365,y:1055,w:700,h:22},
{t:"consult Part A of this Guide). ",p:49,x:365,y:1078,w:244,h:22},
{t:"Exclusion criteria  ",p:49,x:147,y:1129,w:231,h:30},
{t:"  ",p:49,x:147,y:1203,w:11,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must state, when signing the form, that they are not in any of the ",p:49,x:365,y:1180,w:670,h:22},
{t:"situations which would prevent them from receiving a grant from the European Union ",p:49,x:365,y:1203,w:714,h:22},
{t:"(please consult Part C of this Guide). ",p:49,x:365,y:1225,w:309,h:22},
{t:"Selection criteria  ",p:49,x:153,y:1277,w:222,h:30},
{t:"Financial capacity ",p:49,x:147,y:1351,w:173,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show that they have stable and sufficient sources of funding to ",p:49,x:365,y:1328,w:691,h:22},
{t:"maintain their activity throughout the period during which the project is being carried ",p:49,x:365,y:1351,w:712,h:22},
{t:"out and to participate in its funding.  ",p:49,x:365,y:1373,w:309,h:22},
{t:"Operational capacity ",p:49,x:147,y:1421,w:199,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show they have the necessary competencies and motivation to ",p:49,x:365,y:1409,w:689,h:22},
{t:"complete the proposed project. ",p:49,x:365,y:1432,w:264,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:50,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:50,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 1.3 – Youth Democracy Projects  ",p:50,x:607,y:89,w:409,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:50,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Award criteria  ",p:50,x:147,y:178,w:193,h:30},
{t:"Projects will be assessed against the following criteria: ",p:50,x:147,y:221,w:456,h:22},
{t:"Relevance to the ",p:50,x:147,y:283,w:163,h:22},
{t:"objectives and ",p:50,x:147,y:305,w:142,h:22},
{t:"priorities of the ",p:50,x:147,y:328,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Programme (30%) ",p:50,x:147,y:350,w:184,h:22},
{t:"The relevance to: ",p:50,x:365,y:274,w:150,h:22},
{t:"the general objectives of the Programme ",p:50,x:403,y:297,w:344,h:22},
{t:"the specific aims of the sub-Action ",p:50,x:403,y:320,w:290,h:22},
{t:"the permanent priorities of the Programme ",p:50,x:403,y:342,w:361,h:22},
{t:"the annual priorities identified at European and, where relevant or specified, at ",p:50,x:403,y:365,w:659,h:22},
{t:"national level. ",p:50,x:403,y:388,w:120,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the ",p:50,x:147,y:451,w:133,h:22},
{t:"thematic concept  ",p:50,x:147,y:474,w:173,h:22},
{t:"(20%) ",p:50,x:147,y:497,w:68,h:22},
{t:"The quality of the thematic concept, i.e. project focusing on: ",p:50,x:365,y:417,w:507,h:22},
{t:"the participation of young people in mechanisms of representative democracy; or ",p:50,x:403,y:440,w:678,h:22},
{t:"allowing young people to experience the concepts and the practice of ",p:50,x:403,y:463,w:581,h:22},
{t:"representative democracy and active citizenship; or  ",p:50,x:403,y:485,w:436,h:22},
{t:"facilitating dialogue between young people and decision-makers at all levels (local, ",p:50,x:403,y:508,w:689,h:22},
{t:"regional, national and European); or ",p:50,x:403,y:531,w:306,h:22},
{t:"any combination of the above.   ",p:50,x:403,y:553,w:269,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the ",p:50,x:147,y:674,w:133,h:22},
{t:"project and methods ",p:50,x:147,y:696,w:200,h:22},
{t:"proposed  ",p:50,x:147,y:719,w:98,h:22},
{t:"(30%) ",p:50,x:147,y:742,w:68,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project design  ",p:50,x:403,y:583,w:280,h:22},
{t:"(quality of the partnership/active involvement of all promoters in the project; ",p:50,x:403,y:605,w:643,h:23},
{t:"quality of the preparation phase; quality of the Activity programme; quality of the ",p:50,x:403,y:628,w:681,h:22},
{t:"evaluation phase; quality of measures ensuring protection and safety of ",p:50,x:403,y:650,w:600,h:23},
{t:"participants) ",p:50,x:403,y:674,w:108,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project content and methodology  ",p:50,x:403,y:696,w:460,h:22},
{t:"(theme of common interest and relevance to the group of young participants; non-",p:50,x:403,y:719,w:687,h:22},
{t:"formal learning methods applied; active involvement of participants in the project; ",p:50,x:403,y:742,w:686,h:22},
{t:"promotion of social and personal development of participants involved; ",p:50,x:403,y:764,w:593,h:22},
{t:"intercultural dimension; European dimension) ",p:50,x:403,y:787,w:382,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project reach ",p:50,x:403,y:809,w:265,h:22},
{t:"(impact, multiplying effect and follow-up; visibility of the project/visibility of Youth ",p:50,x:403,y:831,w:685,h:23},
{t:"in Action Programme; dissemination and exploitation of results).                             ",p:50,x:403,y:854,w:701,h:23},
{t:"Profile and number ",p:50,x:147,y:878,w:186,h:22},
{t:"of participants and ",p:50,x:147,y:901,w:182,h:22},
{t:"promoters (20%) ",p:50,x:147,y:924,w:172,h:22},
{t:"Involvement of young people with fewer opportunities ",p:50,x:403,y:884,w:454,h:23},
{t:"Number of countries and partner promoters involved ",p:50,x:403,y:907,w:441,h:22},
{t:"What else should you know about a Youth Democracy project?  ",p:50,x:147,y:969,w:934,h:35},
{t:"Multi-Measure projects - Action 1 ",p:50,x:147,y:1038,w:426,h:30},
{t:"Youth Democracy Projects can be part of a Multi-Measure project under Action 1. For further information, please ",p:50,x:147,y:1080,w:951,h:22},
{t:"consult section 'Multi-Measure projects' of this Action. ",p:50,x:147,y:1103,w:449,h:22},
{t:"Participation of decision-makers/experts in a Youth Democracy Project ",p:50,x:147,y:1147,w:903,h:30},
{t:"If the project foresees the participation of decision-makers/experts in the Activity, none of the costs directly ",p:50,x:147,y:1189,w:954,h:22},
{t:"related to their participation (travel, food, accommodation, visa, special needs, etc.) can be covered by the Youth ",p:50,x:147,y:1212,w:951,h:22},
{t:"in Action grant. Such costs should be covered through other sources of financial contribution to the project ",p:50,x:147,y:1235,w:954,h:22},
{t:"(promoters’ own resources, and/or national, regional, local or private assistance).  ",p:50,x:147,y:1257,w:685,h:22},
{t:"Independent promoters ",p:50,x:147,y:1301,w:307,h:30},
{t:"In the context of a Youth Democracy Project, although promoters can be affiliated to each other or to a common ",p:50,x:147,y:1343,w:951,h:22},
{t:"network, each promoter must not depend upon another promoter for deciding, implementing or financing its ",p:50,x:147,y:1366,w:954,h:22},
{t:"operation.  ",p:50,x:147,y:1389,w:95,h:22},
{t:"Example of a Youth Democracy Project ",p:50,x:147,y:1432,w:495,h:30},
{t:"The municipalities of Mynämäki and Lieto in Finland and two youth groups from the municipality of Kjøllefjord in ",p:50,x:147,y:1475,w:951,h:22},
{t:"Norway carry out a youth democracy project in both countries. The project will be organised by the core group of ",p:50,x:147,y:1497,w:950,h:22},
{t:"16 young people and supported by youth professionals with expertise in the decision-making structures. The ",p:50,x:147,y:1520,w:953,h:22},
{t:"young people are mostly aged 15-17, few of them active in local youth councils. They all come from small and ",p:50,x:147,y:1543,w:952,h:22},
{t:"remote communities. The aim of the project is to find out about decision-making systems and to bring young ",p:50,x:147,y:1565,w:952,h:22},
{t:"people and decision-makers closer together. As a concrete measure, the young people build a Dream Village with ",p:50,x:147,y:1588,w:951,h:22},
{t:"its own ideal decision-making structures. They link the created theoretical structures with European Citizenship ",p:50,x:147,y:1611,w:952,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:51,x:232,y:136,w:37,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:51,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:51,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"and look for the European identity of young people. The groups simulate decision-making in municipal councils, ",p:51,x:147,y:155,w:952,h:22},
{t:"and will examine representative democracy at work. Through national and joint seminars the young people will ",p:51,x:147,y:177,w:952,h:22},
{t:"produce a motion that aims to enhance young people’s participation in decision-making. Throughout its duration ",p:51,x:147,y:200,w:951,h:22},
{t:"the project is followed by mentor politicians who will present young people’s opinions in their own decision-",p:51,x:147,y:223,w:944,h:22},
{t:"making structures. A mentor journalist will also follow the progress of the initiative and write articles about it. ",p:51,x:147,y:245,w:911,h:22},
{t:" ",p:52,x:88,y:78,w:4,h:16},
{t:"47",p:52,x:866,y:1142,w:20,h:22},
{t:"What are the funding rules?  ",p:52,x:88,y:116,w:426,h:35},
{t:"If the project is selected, the following funding rules will apply to the grant: ",p:52,x:88,y:164,w:631,h:22},
{t:"Eligible costs ",p:52,x:294,y:220,w:128,h:23},
{t:"Financing ",p:52,x:668,y:210,w:96,h:22},
{t:"mechanism ",p:52,x:660,y:232,w:112,h:22},
{t:"Amount ",p:52,x:937,y:220,w:79,h:23},
{t:"Rule of allocation ",p:52,x:1209,y:221,w:169,h:22},
{t:"Reporting obligations ",p:52,x:1450,y:221,w:208,h:22},
{t:"Activity costs ",p:52,x:88,y:256,w:130,h:22},
{t:"Eligible direct costs ",p:52,x:283,y:255,w:163,h:23},
{t:"- Travel costs ",p:52,x:283,y:279,w:117,h:22},
{t:"- Accommodation/food costs ",p:52,x:283,y:301,w:241,h:22},
{t:"- Organisation of seminars, meetings, ",p:52,x:283,y:324,w:316,h:22},
{t:"consultations, activities ",p:52,x:283,y:347,w:197,h:22},
{t:"- Publications/translations / information ",p:52,x:283,y:369,w:332,h:22},
{t:"costs ",p:52,x:283,y:392,w:47,h:22},
{t:"- Dissemination and exploitation of ",p:52,x:283,y:415,w:293,h:22},
{t:"results ",p:52,x:283,y:437,w:60,h:22},
{t:"- Other costs directly linked to the ",p:52,x:283,y:460,w:287,h:22},
{t:"implementation of the project ",p:52,x:283,y:482,w:251,h:22},
{t:"Eligible indirect costs  ",p:52,x:283,y:527,w:184,h:23},
{t:"(7% of eligible direct costs) ",p:52,x:286,y:550,w:233,h:22},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:52,x:645,y:255,w:120,h:23},
{t:"actual costs ",p:52,x:645,y:278,w:102,h:23},
{t:"75% of the total eligible costs.  ",p:52,x:804,y:256,w:264,h:22},
{t:" (unless a lower % of grant is requested ",p:52,x:804,y:279,w:339,h:22},
{t:"by the applicant) ",p:52,x:804,y:301,w:145,h:22},
{t:"Maximum € 50 000  ",p:52,x:804,y:324,w:170,h:22},
{t:"Conditional: objectives and ",p:52,x:1166,y:256,w:229,h:22},
{t:"Activity programme must be ",p:52,x:1166,y:279,w:239,h:22},
{t:"clearly outlined in the ",p:52,x:1166,y:301,w:184,h:22},
{t:"application form ",p:52,x:1166,y:324,w:139,h:22},
{t:"Full justification of the ",p:52,x:1438,y:256,w:189,h:22},
{t:"costs incurred, copy of ",p:52,x:1438,y:279,w:193,h:22},
{t:"invoices/receipts/travel ",p:52,x:1438,y:301,w:196,h:22},
{t:"tickets (only for direct ",p:52,x:1438,y:324,w:187,h:22},
{t:"costs). ",p:52,x:1438,y:347,w:60,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be ",p:52,x:1438,y:369,w:168,h:22},
{t:"described in final report. ",p:52,x:1438,y:391,w:207,h:23},
{t:"Original signature list of all ",p:52,x:1438,y:415,w:227,h:22},
{t:"participants. ",p:52,x:1438,y:437,w:107,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:53,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"48 ",p:53,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:53,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:53,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"How to develop a good project?  ",p:53,x:147,y:178,w:481,h:35},
{t:"The 'Award criteria' table in this sub-Action lists the criteria against which the quality of a project will be assessed. ",p:53,x:147,y:226,w:950,h:22},
{t:"Here are some advices which may help you to develop a good project.  ",p:53,x:147,y:248,w:595,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project design  ",p:53,x:147,y:292,w:324,h:30},
{t:"Quality of the partnership/active involvement of all promoters in the project ",p:53,x:185,y:334,w:726,h:22},
{t:"Smooth and efficient cooperation between promoters is a vital element for the successful development of a ",p:53,x:185,y:357,w:914,h:22},
{t:"project. Promoters must demonstrate the ability to establish and run a cohesive partnership with active ",p:53,x:185,y:380,w:916,h:22},
{t:"involvement of all partners and with common goals to be achieved. In this respect, the following factors ",p:53,x:185,y:402,w:916,h:22},
{t:"should be taken into consideration: the level of networking, cooperation and commitment of each promoter ",p:53,x:185,y:425,w:914,h:22},
{t:"in the project; the profile and background of promoters when the nature or target of the Activity would ",p:53,x:185,y:448,w:916,h:22},
{t:"necessitate the possession of certain qualifications; a clear and commonly agreed definition of roles and ",p:53,x:185,y:470,w:916,h:22},
{t:"tasks of each promoter involved in the project; the capacity of the partnership to ensure effective follow-up ",p:53,x:185,y:493,w:914,h:22},
{t:"and dissemination of the results achieved through the Activity. ",p:53,x:185,y:516,w:522,h:22},
{t:"The setting-up of a partnership composed of promoters having different profiles (e.g. involving local ",p:53,x:185,y:561,w:919,h:22},
{t:"authorities together with non-governmental organisations) may facilitate the implementation of the Activity ",p:53,x:185,y:584,w:915,h:22},
{t:"(notably when the Activity aims to ensure interaction between young people and decision-makers).  ",p:53,x:185,y:606,w:831,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the preparation phase ",p:53,x:185,y:651,w:311,h:22},
{t:"The preparation phase is of crucial importance for the success of a Youth Democracy Project. During this ",p:53,x:185,y:674,w:915,h:22},
{t:"phase, the promoters should agree on the common theme of the Youth Democracy Project. They should ",p:53,x:185,y:697,w:915,h:22},
{t:"reflect on division of tasks, Activity programme, working methods, profile of participants, practical ",p:53,x:185,y:719,w:921,h:22},
{t:"arrangements (venue, transfers, accommodations, support material, linguistic support). The preparation ",p:53,x:185,y:742,w:918,h:22},
{t:"phase should furthermore enhance the participants’ involvement in the Youth Democracy Project and ",p:53,x:185,y:765,w:918,h:22},
{t:"prepare them for intercultural encounters with other young people from different backgrounds and cultures.  ",p:53,x:185,y:787,w:906,h:22},
{t:"Quality of Activity programme  ",p:53,x:185,y:832,w:294,h:22},
{t:"The Activity programme should be clearly defined, realistic, balanced and linked to the objectives of the ",p:53,x:185,y:855,w:916,h:22},
{t:"project and of the Youth in Action Programme. ",p:53,x:185,y:878,w:393,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the evaluation phase  ",p:53,x:185,y:923,w:305,h:22},
{t:"In order to make the project and its results more sustainable, promoters and participants are expected to ",p:53,x:185,y:946,w:915,h:22},
{t:"include a final evaluation process. The final evaluation should make it possible to assess whether the ",p:53,x:185,y:968,w:918,h:22},
{t:"objectives of the project have been achieved and the expectations of the promoters and participants have ",p:53,x:185,y:991,w:915,h:22},
{t:"been met. The evaluation should also highlight the learning outcomes. ",p:53,x:185,y:1014,w:589,h:22},
{t:"Besides the final evaluation, evaluation sessions before, during and after the Activity are encouraged to ",p:53,x:185,y:1059,w:916,h:22},
{t:"ensure the smooth running of the Activity. Evaluation before the Activity should enable promoters to fine-",p:53,x:185,y:1081,w:907,h:22},
{t:"tune the project's design, while ongoing evaluation sessions are important in order to receive feedback from ",p:53,x:185,y:1104,w:913,h:22},
{t:"participants and to adapt the Activity programme accordingly. ",p:53,x:185,y:1127,w:517,h:22},
{t:"Quality of measures ensuring protection and safety of participants ",p:53,x:185,y:1172,w:630,h:22},
{t:"Notwithstanding the obligations concerning policy insurance for all participants and parental authorisation for ",p:53,x:185,y:1195,w:913,h:22},
{t:"participants under 18 years old (please consult Part A of this Guide), during the planning and preparation ",p:53,x:185,y:1217,w:915,h:22},
{t:"phase of the project, promoters should address the issue of protection and safety of participants and focus ",p:53,x:185,y:1240,w:914,h:22},
{t:"on the legislation, policy and practice which may differ from one country to another. The promoters will ",p:53,x:185,y:1262,w:916,h:22},
{t:"make sure that issues of risk and young person protection are addressed in the project. A sufficient number ",p:53,x:185,y:1285,w:914,h:22},
{t:"of group leaders must be present in order to enable young people to share their learning experience in a ",p:53,x:185,y:1308,w:915,h:22},
{t:"reasonably safe and protected environment. When both genders are participating in a project the group of ",p:53,x:185,y:1330,w:914,h:22},
{t:"leaders will preferably be of both genders. It is advisable to have in place emergency procedures (e.g. 24/7 ",p:53,x:185,y:1353,w:914,h:22},
{t:"contact details for host and home country, emergency fund, back up plan, medical kit, at last one leader who ",p:53,x:185,y:1376,w:913,h:22},
{t:"has first aid training, emergency services contacts, disclosure procedure...). It is also useful to settle a ",p:53,x:185,y:1398,w:917,h:22},
{t:"common 'code of behaviour' which will help both, group leaders and participants, to respect commonly ",p:53,x:185,y:1421,w:917,h:22},
{t:"agreed standards of behaviour (e.g. use of alcohol, tobacco …). At the same time leaders are encouraged to ",p:53,x:185,y:1444,w:913,h:22},
{t:"have a common understanding and position on certain issues - particularly in emergency situations. Further ",p:53,x:185,y:1466,w:914,h:22},
{t:"practical information and checklists can be found in the Guidelines on Risk and Young Person Protection ",p:53,x:185,y:1489,w:916,h:22},
{t:"(please consult Annex III of this Guide). ",p:53,x:185,y:1511,w:337,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:54,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:54,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"49 ",p:54,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 1.3 – Youth Democracy Projects   ",p:54,x:607,y:89,w:415,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:54,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project's content and methodology  ",p:54,x:147,y:155,w:583,h:30},
{t:"Theme of common interest and relevance to the group of participants ",p:54,x:185,y:197,w:660,h:22},
{t:"The project should have a clear thematic concept, which promoters wish to explore together. The chosen ",p:54,x:185,y:220,w:915,h:22},
{t:"theme should be agreed together and should reflect interests and needs of participants. The theme has to be ",p:54,x:185,y:243,w:913,h:22},
{t:"translated into the concrete daily activities of the Youth Democracy Project.  ",p:54,x:185,y:265,w:636,h:22},
{t:"Non-formal learning methods applied ",p:54,x:185,y:311,w:358,h:22},
{t:"The project should follow the principles of non-formal learning. A variety of non-formal learning methods and ",p:54,x:185,y:333,w:913,h:22},
{t:"techniques may be applied (workshops, role play, outdoor activities, ice-breakers, round-tables, etc.) to ",p:54,x:185,y:356,w:917,h:22},
{t:"address different needs of participants and desired outcomes. In general terms, the project should be based ",p:54,x:185,y:379,w:913,h:22},
{t:"on an intercultural learning process stimulating creativity, active participation and initiative.  ",p:54,x:185,y:401,w:765,h:22},
{t:"Active involvement of participants in the project ",p:54,x:185,y:446,w:460,h:22},
{t:"The Activity programme and working methods applied should involve the participants as much as possible ",p:54,x:185,y:469,w:915,h:22},
{t:"and trigger a learning process. Participants also should be actively involved in the preparation and evaluation ",p:54,x:185,y:492,w:913,h:22},
{t:"phases of the project. Young people should be able to explore different topics on an equal basis, regardless ",p:54,x:185,y:514,w:914,h:22},
{t:"of their language abilities or other skills. ",p:54,x:185,y:537,w:337,h:22},
{t:"Promotion of social and personal development of participants ",p:54,x:185,y:582,w:585,h:22},
{t:"The project should enable the participants to acquire self-confidence when they are confronted with new ",p:54,x:185,y:605,w:915,h:22},
{t:"experiences, attitudes and behaviour; to acquire or cultivate skills, competences and knowledge contributing ",p:54,x:185,y:628,w:914,h:22},
{t:"to social or personal development. Promoters should pay attention to learning processes triggered during ",p:54,x:185,y:650,w:915,h:22},
{t:"each phase of the project.  ",p:54,x:185,y:673,w:228,h:22},
{t:"Intercultural dimension ",p:54,x:185,y:718,w:229,h:22},
{t:"The Youth Democracy Project should increase young people's positive awareness of other cultures and ",p:54,x:185,y:741,w:917,h:22},
{t:"support dialogue and intercultural encounters with other young people from different backgrounds and ",p:54,x:185,y:763,w:917,h:22},
{t:"cultures. It should also help to prevent and combat prejudice, racism and all attitudes leading to social ",p:54,x:185,y:786,w:916,h:22},
{t:"exclusion and to develop sense of tolerance and understanding of diversity.  ",p:54,x:185,y:809,w:636,h:22},
{t:"European dimension  ",p:54,x:185,y:854,w:203,h:22},
{t:"The Youth Democracy Project should contribute to the young people’s education process and increase their ",p:54,x:185,y:876,w:914,h:22},
{t:"awareness of the European/international context in which they live. The European dimension of a project ",p:54,x:185,y:899,w:915,h:22},
{t:"could be reflected by the following characteristics: ",p:54,x:185,y:922,w:421,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:54,x:185,y:972,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project fosters young people’s sense of European citizenship and helps them to understand their role ",p:54,x:222,y:967,w:875,h:22},
{t:"as part of the present and future Europe ",p:54,x:222,y:990,w:341,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:54,x:185,y:1018,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project reflects a common concern for issues within European society, such as racism, xenophobia, ",p:54,x:222,y:1012,w:876,h:22},
{t:"anti-Semitism, drug abuse ",p:54,x:222,y:1035,w:223,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:54,x:185,y:1063,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project’s theme is linked to EU topics, such as the EU enlargement, the roles and activities of the ",p:54,x:222,y:1058,w:877,h:22},
{t:"European institutions, the EU's action in matters affecting young people ",p:54,x:222,y:1080,w:599,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:54,x:185,y:1108,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project debates the founding principles of the EU, i.e. the principles of liberty, democracy, respect ",p:54,x:222,y:1103,w:877,h:22},
{t:"for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. ",p:54,x:222,y:1125,w:546,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project reach ",p:54,x:147,y:1169,w:303,h:30},
{t:"Impact, multiplying effect and follow-up  ",p:54,x:185,y:1211,w:392,h:22},
{t:"The impact of a Youth Democracy Project should not just be limited to the participants in the Activity. ",p:54,x:185,y:1234,w:917,h:22},
{t:"Promoters should try, as much as possible, to involve other people (from the neighbourhood, local area, etc.) ",p:54,x:185,y:1257,w:913,h:22},
{t:"in the project activities.  ",p:54,x:185,y:1279,w:205,h:22},
{t:"The project should be framed within a longer-term perspective, and planned with a view to achieve a ",p:54,x:185,y:1325,w:917,h:22},
{t:"multiplying effect and sustainable impact. Multiplication is obtained for instance by convincing other actors to ",p:54,x:185,y:1347,w:913,h:22},
{t:"use the results of the Youth Democracy Project in a new context. Promoters should identify possible target ",p:54,x:185,y:1370,w:914,h:22},
{t:"groups that could act as multipliers (young people, youth workers, media, political leaders, and opinion ",p:54,x:185,y:1392,w:917,h:23},
{t:"leaders, EU decision makers) in order to spread project's objectives and results.  ",p:54,x:185,y:1415,w:670,h:22},
{t:"Furthermore, promoters and participants are called to reflect systematically upon possible measures to ",p:54,x:185,y:1461,w:917,h:22},
{t:"ensure a follow-up of the Youth Democracy Project. Will the event be repeated? Could a new promoter be ",p:54,x:185,y:1483,w:914,h:22},
{t:"involved in a new Youth Democracy Project? How can discussion on the thematic concept be continued and ",p:54,x:185,y:1506,w:914,h:22},
{t:"what could the next steps be? Will it be feasible to plan and carry out new projects under different Actions of ",p:54,x:185,y:1528,w:913,h:22},
{t:"the Youth in Action Programme?  ",p:54,x:185,y:1551,w:280,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:55,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"50 ",p:55,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:55,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:55,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Visibility of the project/visibility of Youth in Action Programme  ",p:55,x:185,y:157,w:605,h:22},
{t:"Promoters should commonly reflect on measures aimed at enhancing the visibility of their project and the ",p:55,x:185,y:180,w:915,h:22},
{t:"visibility of the Youth in Action Programme in general. The creativity of promoters and participants offers ",p:55,x:185,y:203,w:916,h:22},
{t:"additional potential for spreading information about the planned Activity, as well as the opportunities offered ",p:55,x:185,y:225,w:913,h:22},
{t:"by the Youth in Action Programme. Visibility and measures mainly occur before and during the ",p:55,x:184,y:248,w:922,h:22},
{t:"implementation of the Youth Democracy Project. Such measures can be divided into two broad categories:  ",p:55,x:184,y:270,w:895,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:55,x:185,y:321,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Visibility of the project ",p:55,x:222,y:316,w:190,h:22},
{t:"Promoters and participants should ‘publicise’ the project - as well as its aims and objectives - and ",p:55,x:265,y:338,w:833,h:22},
{t:"spread the ‘youth message’ throughout the implementation of their project. In order to raise ",p:55,x:265,y:361,w:837,h:22},
{t:"awareness of the project they could for example develop information material; do a mail shot or ",p:55,x:265,y:384,w:834,h:22},
{t:"SMS mailing; prepare posters, stickers, promotional items (t-shirts, caps, pens, etc.); invite ",p:55,x:265,y:406,w:839,h:22},
{t:"journalists to observe; issue ‘press releases’ or write articles for local papers, websites or ",p:55,x:265,y:429,w:839,h:22},
{t:"newsletters; create an e-group, a web space, a photo-gallery or blog on the Internet, etc. ",p:55,x:265,y:451,w:749,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:55,x:185,y:502,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Visibility of the Youth in Action Programme ",p:55,x:222,y:497,w:360,h:22},
{t:"As well as the compulsory use of the official logo of the Youth in Action Programme (please consult ",p:55,x:265,y:519,w:832,h:22},
{t:"Part C of this Guide), each project should also act as ‘multiplier’ of the Youth in Action Programme ",p:55,x:265,y:542,w:833,h:22},
{t:"in order to increase awareness about the opportunities offered by the Programme to young people ",p:55,x:265,y:565,w:833,h:22},
{t:"and youth workers in Europe and beyond. Promoters are invited to include information about the ",p:55,x:265,y:587,w:834,h:22},
{t:"Programme (for instance, information on the Programme Actions, or its objectives and important ",p:55,x:265,y:610,w:834,h:22},
{t:"features, target groups, etc.) in all measures undertaken to increase visibility of the project (see ",p:55,x:265,y:633,w:834,h:22},
{t:"examples above). Promoters could include information sessions or workshops in the Activity ",p:55,x:265,y:655,w:838,h:22},
{t:"programme of the Youth Democracy Project. They could also plan participation in events (seminar, ",p:55,x:265,y:678,w:833,h:22},
{t:"conferences, debates) organised at different levels (local, regional, national, international). ",p:55,x:265,y:700,w:757,h:22},
{t:"Dissemination and exploitation of results ",p:55,x:185,y:746,w:392,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter should put in place measures to disseminate and exploit the results of the Youth Democracy ",p:55,x:185,y:768,w:914,h:22},
{t:"Project. Standard dissemination and exploitation measures may have the same format of visibility measures ",p:55,x:185,y:791,w:914,h:22},
{t:"indicated in the section above; the main difference is that dissemination and exploitation measures focus on ",p:55,x:185,y:814,w:913,h:22},
{t:"project's results, rather than its Activity and objectives. For this reason, dissemination and exploitation ",p:55,x:185,y:836,w:917,h:22},
{t:"measures occur mainly after the Youth Democracy Project has taken place. As well as the standard ",p:55,x:185,y:859,w:918,h:22},
{t:"dissemination and exploitation measures, promoters could set up additional measures to spread and highlight ",p:55,x:185,y:881,w:913,h:22},
{t:"the value of their project's results. Examples of additional dissemination and exploitation measures are ",p:55,x:185,y:904,w:917,h:22},
{t:"organising public events (presentations, conferences, workshops…); creating audio-visual products (CD-Rom, ",p:55,x:185,y:927,w:913,h:22},
{t:"DVD…); setting up long-term collaboration with media (series of radio/TV/press contributions, interviews, ",p:55,x:185,y:949,w:916,h:22},
{t:"participation in different radio/TV programmes…); developing information material (newsletters, brochures, ",p:55,x:185,y:972,w:915,h:22},
{t:"booklets, best practice manuals…); creating an Internet portal, etc. ",p:55,x:185,y:995,w:562,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:56,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:56,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"51 ",p:56,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Part B -A ction 1",p:56,x:652,y:89,w:137,h:22},
{t:"–",p:56,x:802,y:89,w:10,h:22},
{t:"Multi-Measure projects   ",p:56,x:818,y:89,w:204,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:56,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Action 1 - Multi-Measure projects ",p:56,x:147,y:167,w:569,h:40},
{t:"What is a Multi-Measure project? ",p:56,x:147,y:260,w:494,h:35},
{t:"Through a Multi-Measure project, a promoter who aims to carry out several Activities under Action 1 over a ",p:56,x:147,y:307,w:954,h:22},
{t:"period of up to 18 months can submit a single application combining: ",p:56,x:147,y:330,w:580,h:22},
{t:"either between two and five Activities of the same type (e.g. from two to five Youth Exchanges) ",p:56,x:185,y:375,w:800,h:22},
{t:"or between two and five Activities of different types (e.g. one Multilateral Youth Exchange, two Youth ",p:56,x:185,y:398,w:917,h:22},
{t:"Initiatives and one Youth Democracy Project). ",p:56,x:185,y:421,w:386,h:22},
{t:"All Activities supported through Action 1 can be combined within a Multi-Measure agreement, except for Bilateral ",p:56,x:147,y:466,w:951,h:22},
{t:"and Trilateral Youth Exchanges. Please note that Multi-Measure applications submitted under Action 1 to the ",p:56,x:147,y:488,w:954,h:22},
{t:"Executive Agency should concern sub-actions 1.1 and 1.3 exclusively. ",p:56,x:147,y:511,w:581,h:22},
{t:"The aims of a Multi-Measure project are specifically to: ",p:56,x:147,y:556,w:459,h:22},
{t:"reduce the administrative burden on promoters that have experience in managing grants under the Youth in ",p:56,x:185,y:602,w:913,h:22},
{t:"Action Programme or other European  Union Programmes ",p:56,x:185,y:624,w:484,h:22},
{t:"move the focus to quality aspects in project planning and implementation ",p:56,x:185,y:647,w:614,h:22},
{t:"enable the setting up of wider visibility and dissemination measures.  ",p:56,x:185,y:669,w:577,h:22},
{t:"What are the criteria used to assess a Multi-Measure project?  ",p:56,x:147,y:713,w:916,h:35},
{t:"Eligibility criteria ",p:56,x:147,y:781,w:221,h:30},
{t:"The same criteria defined in sub-Actions 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 apply to Activities eligible under the framework of a ",p:56,x:147,y:824,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Multi-Measure project. In addition to those criteria, eligible promoters must have already received a grant for ",p:56,x:147,y:847,w:953,h:22},
{t:"different projects on at least three previous occasions.  ",p:56,x:147,y:869,w:461,h:22},
{t:"Exclusion criteria ",p:56,x:147,y:913,w:224,h:30},
{t:"The same exclusion criteria defined in sub-Actions 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 apply to Activities eligible within the ",p:56,x:147,y:954,w:956,h:23},
{t:"framework of a Multi-Measure project Action 1. ",p:56,x:147,y:978,w:396,h:22},
{t:"Selection criteria ",p:56,x:147,y:1022,w:220,h:30},
{t:"The same selection criteria defined in sub-Actions 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 apply to Activities eligible within the ",p:56,x:147,y:1063,w:956,h:23},
{t:"framework of a Multi-Measure project Action 1.  ",p:56,x:147,y:1087,w:402,h:22},
{t:"Award criteria ",p:56,x:147,y:1130,w:185,h:30},
{t:"The same award criteria defined in sub-Actions 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 apply to Activities eligible within the framework ",p:56,x:147,y:1173,w:951,h:22},
{t:"of a Multi-Measure project Action 1. ",p:56,x:147,y:1196,w:301,h:22},
{t:"What else should you know about a Multi-Measure project ",p:56,x:147,y:1239,w:964,h:35},
{t:"Action 1?  ",p:56,x:147,y:1274,w:153,h:35},
{t:"Each Activity foreseen in a Multi-Measure project will be assessed separately according to the criteria set above. ",p:56,x:147,y:1322,w:951,h:22},
{t:"The National Agency or Executive Agency may reject one of more Activities included in the Multi-Measure project ",p:56,x:147,y:1345,w:951,h:22},
{t:"due to non-compliance with any of the criteria above. In such cases, the project may still be approved even ",p:56,x:147,y:1367,w:953,h:22},
{t:"though the number of Activities will be reduced. This will imply a consequent reduction of the grant awarded to ",p:56,x:147,y:1390,w:952,h:22},
{t:"the project.    ",p:56,x:147,y:1413,w:119,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:57,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"52 ",p:57,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:57,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:57,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Action 2 - European Voluntary Service  ",p:57,x:147,y:170,w:654,h:40},
{t:"Objectives ",p:57,x:147,y:262,w:162,h:35},
{t:"The aim of the European Voluntary Service (EVS) is to develop solidarity and promote active citizenship and ",p:57,x:147,y:310,w:953,h:22},
{t:"mutual understanding among young people.  ",p:57,x:147,y:332,w:378,h:22},
{t:"What is a European Voluntary Service project? ",p:57,x:147,y:376,w:688,h:35},
{t:"The European Voluntary Service enables young people to carry out voluntary service for up to 12 months in a ",p:57,x:147,y:423,w:952,h:22},
{t:"country other than their country of residence. It fosters solidarity among young people and is a true ‘learning ",p:57,x:147,y:446,w:953,h:22},
{t:"service’. Beyond benefiting local communities, volunteers learn new skills and languages, and discover other ",p:57,x:147,y:469,w:954,h:22},
{t:"cultures. ",p:57,x:147,y:491,w:76,h:22},
{t:"An EVS project has three phases: ",p:57,x:147,y:537,w:281,h:22},
{t:"planning and preparation ",p:57,x:185,y:582,w:213,h:22},
{t:"implementation of the Activity ",p:57,x:185,y:605,w:253,h:22},
{t:"evaluation (including reflection on a possible follow-up). ",p:57,x:185,y:626,w:468,h:23},
{t:"Non-formal learning principles and practice are reflected throughout the project. ",p:57,x:147,y:673,w:670,h:22},
{t:"An EVS project can focus on a variety of themes and areas of intervention, such as culture, youth, sports, social ",p:57,x:147,y:718,w:951,h:22},
{t:"care, cultural heritage, arts, civil protection, environment, development cooperation, etc. High-risk interventions ",p:57,x:147,y:740,w:952,h:22},
{t:"in immediate post-crisis situations (e.g. humanitarian aid, immediate disaster relief, etc.) are excluded.  ",p:57,x:147,y:763,w:862,h:22},
{t:"It is designed to implement one or more EVS Activities.  ",p:57,x:147,y:808,w:468,h:22},
{t:"EVS Activity  ",p:57,x:147,y:852,w:165,h:30},
{t:"An EVS Activity has three essential components: ",p:57,x:147,y:893,w:405,h:23},
{t:"The Service: the volunteer is hosted by a promoter in a country other than her/his country of residence and ",p:57,x:147,y:940,w:952,h:22},
{t:"carries out voluntary service for the benefit of the local community. The service is unpaid, non profit-making and ",p:57,x:147,y:962,w:951,h:22},
{t:"full-time.  ",p:57,x:147,y:985,w:85,h:22},
{t:"EVS Training and Evaluation Cycle: the promoters involved in the EVS Activity must ensure that each ",p:57,x:147,y:1030,w:955,h:22},
{t:"volunteer participates in: ",p:57,x:147,y:1053,w:211,h:22},
{t:"pre-departure training ",p:57,x:185,y:1098,w:188,h:22},
{t:"on-arrival training ",p:57,x:185,y:1121,w:153,h:22},
{t:"mid-term evaluation (for a Service lasting more than 4 months) ",p:57,x:185,y:1143,w:530,h:22},
{t:"evaluation of the Activity. ",p:57,x:185,y:1166,w:216,h:22},
{t:"All training courses must comply with the Guidelines and minimum quality standards set by the Commission; ",p:57,x:147,y:1211,w:953,h:22},
{t:"details are available on the website of the European Commission.  ",p:57,x:147,y:1234,w:552,h:22},
{t:"For further information on the EVS Training and Evaluation Cycle, please consult section 'What else should you ",p:57,x:147,y:1279,w:952,h:22},
{t:"know about EVS?' under this Action. ",p:57,x:147,y:1302,w:305,h:22},
{t:"Ongoing volunteer support: the promoters must provide personal, task-related, linguistic and administrative ",p:57,x:147,y:1347,w:952,h:22},
{t:"support to each volunteer involved in the Activity. ",p:57,x:147,y:1370,w:417,h:22},
{t:"For further information, please consult section 'What else should you know about EVS?' under this Action. ",p:57,x:147,y:1415,w:880,h:22},
{t:"An EVS Activity involving young people with fewer opportunities includes specific elements to ensure that ",p:57,x:147,y:1459,w:955,h:23},
{t:"adequate support is provided to the volunteers. ",p:57,x:147,y:1483,w:399,h:22},
{t:"According to the number of promoters and volunteers involved, an EVS Activity can be defined as an Individual or ",p:57,x:147,y:1528,w:950,h:22},
{t:"Group EVS Activity: ",p:57,x:147,y:1551,w:166,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:58,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:58,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"53 ",p:58,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Part B -A ction 2",p:58,x:612,y:89,w:137,h:22},
{t:"–",p:58,x:761,y:89,w:10,h:22},
{t:"European Voluntary Service   ",p:58,x:777,y:89,w:245,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:58,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Individual EVS Activity: 1 volunteer sent by one Sending Organisation to one Host Organisation ",p:58,x:185,y:155,w:793,h:22},
{t:"Group EVS Activity: between 2 and 100 volunteers sent by one or several Sending Organisations to one or ",p:58,x:185,y:200,w:914,h:22},
{t:"several Host Organisations. The distinguishing feature of the Group EVS Activity is that volunteers carry out ",p:58,x:185,y:223,w:914,h:22},
{t:"their Service in the same time frame and the tasks they carry out are linked to a common thematic. A Group ",p:58,x:185,y:245,w:913,h:22},
{t:"EVS Activity can also be linked to a specific event; in this case the Activity requires a solid partnership with ",p:58,x:185,y:268,w:914,h:22},
{t:"the organising body of the event and the volunteers' tasks must all relate to the event. ",p:58,x:185,y:291,w:724,h:22},
{t:"The EVS Charter  ",p:58,x:147,y:334,w:218,h:30},
{t:"The EVS Charter is part of the Youth in Action Programme Guide and highlights the roles of each promoter in an ",p:58,x:147,y:376,w:951,h:23},
{t:"EVS project, as well as the main principles and quality standards of EVS. Each EVS promoter must adhere to the ",p:58,x:147,y:399,w:951,h:22},
{t:"provisions set out in this Charter. ",p:58,x:147,y:422,w:280,h:22},
{t:"Promoters decide together - in line with this Charter - how to share tasks and responsibilities and the grant within ",p:58,x:147,y:467,w:950,h:22},
{t:"each Activity of the EVS Project. These divisions are formalised through an EVS Activity Agreement between ",p:58,x:147,y:489,w:953,h:23},
{t:"promoters. ",p:58,x:147,y:513,w:96,h:22},
{t:"For more information on the EVS Charter and the EVS Activity Agreement, please consult section 'What else ",p:58,x:147,y:558,w:953,h:22},
{t:"should you know about EVS?' under this Action. ",p:58,x:147,y:580,w:401,h:22},
{t:"What EVS is not ",p:58,x:147,y:624,w:206,h:30},
{t:"occasional, unstructured, part-time volunteering ",p:58,x:185,y:667,w:403,h:22},
{t:"an internship in an enterprise ",p:58,x:185,y:689,w:249,h:22},
{t:"a paid job; it must not replace paid jobs ",p:58,x:185,y:712,w:337,h:22},
{t:"a recreation or tourist activity ",p:58,x:185,y:735,w:249,h:22},
{t:"a language course ",p:58,x:185,y:757,w:157,h:22},
{t:"exploitation of a cheap workforce ",p:58,x:185,y:780,w:281,h:22},
{t:"a period of study or vocational training abroad ",p:58,x:185,y:802,w:390,h:22},
{t:"What are the criteria used to assess an EVS project?  ",p:58,x:147,y:846,w:780,h:35},
{t:"Eligibility Criteria ",p:58,x:147,y:914,w:225,h:30},
{t:"Eligible promoters ",p:58,x:147,y:1111,w:177,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter must be: ",p:58,x:370,y:963,w:206,h:23},
{t:"a non profit/non governmental organisation; or  ",p:58,x:408,y:987,w:402,h:22},
{t:"a local, regional public body; or ",p:58,x:408,y:1009,w:266,h:22},
{t:"a body active at European level in the youth field; or  ",p:58,x:408,y:1031,w:447,h:23},
{t:"an international governmental organisation; or ",p:58,x:408,y:1055,w:391,h:22},
{t:"a profit-making organisation (only when it organises an event in the area of ",p:58,x:408,y:1077,w:633,h:22},
{t:"youth, sport or culture).  ",p:58,x:408,y:1100,w:210,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter must be from a Programme Country, a Neighbouring Partner Country ",p:58,x:370,y:1145,w:706,h:22},
{t:"or an Other Partner Country of the World.     ",p:58,x:370,y:1168,w:376,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter must sign the Preliminary Agreement included in the application form.    ",p:58,x:370,y:1213,w:735,h:22},
{t:"The project promoters established in a Programme Country or in South East Europe ",p:58,x:370,y:1235,w:699,h:23},
{t:"must be accredited. ",p:58,x:370,y:1257,w:169,h:23},
{t:"Role of promoters ",p:58,x:147,y:1374,w:174,h:22},
{t:"Promoters involved in the EVS Project perform the following roles and tasks: ",p:58,x:370,y:1295,w:639,h:22},
{t:"Coordinating Organisation (CO) of the project, Sending Organisation (SO) in ",p:58,x:370,y:1316,w:695,h:23},
{t:"one or several Activities, Host Organisation (HO) in one or several Activities.  ",p:58,x:370,y:1339,w:663,h:23},
{t:"There is only one CO per EVS project, regardless of the number of EVS Activities and ",p:58,x:370,y:1385,w:708,h:22},
{t:"promoters foreseen in the project. The CO doesn't necessarily have to be a SO or HO ",p:58,x:370,y:1408,w:711,h:22},
{t:"in the project (although it may be). In EVS projects involving only one volunteer, ",p:58,x:370,y:1430,w:675,h:22},
{t:"either the SO or the HO acts as CO.  ",p:58,x:370,y:1453,w:307,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:59,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"54 ",p:59,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:59,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:59,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Number of ",p:59,x:147,y:227,w:105,h:22},
{t:"promoters ",p:59,x:147,y:250,w:103,h:22},
{t:"Individual EVS Activity: two promoters (one SO + one HO) from different ",p:59,x:370,y:164,w:641,h:22},
{t:"countries, of which at least one is from an EU country. ",p:59,x:370,y:187,w:456,h:22},
{t:"Group EVS Activity: two or more promoters (one or more SOs + one or more HOs) ",p:59,x:370,y:210,w:713,h:22},
{t:"from different countries, of which at least one is from an EU country. ",p:59,x:370,y:232,w:576,h:22},
{t:"In the EVS project, the number of promoters from Partner Countries does not exceed ",p:59,x:370,y:267,w:712,h:22},
{t:"the number of promoters from Programme Countries. The EVS Activity is not affected ",p:59,x:370,y:290,w:714,h:22},
{t:"by this criterion, as long as this rule is respected in the overall EVS project.  ",p:59,x:370,y:313,w:632,h:22},
{t:"Eligible participants ",p:59,x:147,y:452,w:192,h:22},
{t:"Young people aged between 18 and 30, legally resident in the country of the Sending ",p:59,x:370,y:348,w:714,h:23},
{t:"Organisation.  ",p:59,x:370,y:371,w:121,h:22},
{t:"Volunteers are selected regardless of their background.  ",p:59,x:370,y:407,w:469,h:22},
{t:"Volunteers with fewer opportunities can participate from the age of 16.  ",p:59,x:370,y:429,w:600,h:22},
{t:"Volunteers may be identified after the application has been submitted. ",p:59,x:370,y:452,w:588,h:22},
{t:"A volunteer can take part in only one EVS Activity. Exception: volunteers with fewer ",p:59,x:370,y:510,w:729,h:22},
{t:"opportunities can take part in more than one EVS Activity provided that the total ",p:59,x:370,y:532,w:732,h:22},
{t:"duration of the combined periods of Service does not exceed 12 months. ",p:59,x:370,y:555,w:608,h:22},
{t:"Number of ",p:59,x:147,y:648,w:105,h:22},
{t:"participants ",p:59,x:147,y:670,w:118,h:22},
{t:"EVS project: from 1 to 100 volunteers. Individual EVS Activity: 1 volunteer. ",p:59,x:370,y:591,w:670,h:22},
{t:"Group EVS Activity: from 2 to 100 volunteers.  ",p:59,x:370,y:614,w:411,h:22},
{t:"If a project involves Partner Countries, the number of volunteers coming from Partner ",p:59,x:370,y:658,w:717,h:23},
{t:"Countries in the project cannot exceed the number of volunteers coming from ",p:59,x:370,y:682,w:651,h:22},
{t:"Programme Countries. Exception: EVS projects involving only one volunteer coming ",p:59,x:370,y:704,w:697,h:22},
{t:"from a Partner Country. ",p:59,x:370,y:727,w:202,h:22},
{t:"Venue of the Service ",p:59,x:147,y:842,w:199,h:22},
{t:"The Service takes place in a Programme Country or in a Partner Country. The eligibility ",p:59,x:370,y:763,w:725,h:22},
{t:"of the venue depends on the country of origin of the volunteer.  ",p:59,x:370,y:786,w:536,h:22},
{t:"A volunteer from a Programme Country can carry out her/his Service in another ",p:59,x:370,y:831,w:710,h:22},
{t:"Programme Country, a Neighbouring Partner Country or an Other Partner Country of ",p:59,x:370,y:854,w:706,h:22},
{t:"the World. ",p:59,x:370,y:876,w:92,h:22},
{t:"A volunteer from a Neighbouring Partner Country or from an Other Partner ",p:59,x:370,y:899,w:711,h:22},
{t:"Country of the World must carry out her/his Service in a Programme Country.  ",p:59,x:370,y:921,w:678,h:22},
{t:"Duration of project ",p:59,x:147,y:957,w:184,h:23},
{t:"Up to 24 months. ",p:59,x:370,y:958,w:150,h:22},
{t:"Duration of the ",p:59,x:147,y:1050,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Service ",p:59,x:147,y:1073,w:74,h:22},
{t:"Individual EVS Activity or Group EVS Activity involving less than 10 ",p:59,x:370,y:994,w:637,h:22},
{t:"volunteers: the Service lasts a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 12 months. ",p:59,x:370,y:1016,w:717,h:22},
{t:"Group EVS Activity involving at least 10 volunteers: the Service lasts a ",p:59,x:370,y:1039,w:646,h:22},
{t:"minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 12 months. ",p:59,x:370,y:1062,w:438,h:22},
{t:"EVS Activity involving young people with fewer opportunities: the Service ",p:59,x:370,y:1084,w:686,h:22},
{t:"lasts a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 12 months. ",p:59,x:370,y:1107,w:496,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:59,x:370,y:1130,w:11,h:22},
{t:"Service programme ",p:59,x:147,y:1177,w:189,h:22},
{t:"An overview of the EVS project as well as a timetable describing a standard week of ",p:59,x:370,y:1166,w:701,h:22},
{t:"Service of each EVS Activity in the project must be annexed to the application form.  ",p:59,x:370,y:1187,w:706,h:23},
{t:"Who can apply? ",p:59,x:147,y:1384,w:154,h:22},
{t:"To be eligible as an applicant a promoter must be legally established either in a ",p:59,x:370,y:1224,w:663,h:23},
{t:"Programme Country or in South East Europe. ",p:59,x:370,y:1247,w:379,h:22},
{t:"Applications submitted to the National Agencies (see below, section ‘Where to ",p:59,x:370,y:1294,w:709,h:22},
{t:"apply?’): ",p:59,x:370,y:1316,w:76,h:22},
{t:"One of the promoters assumes the role of Coordinating Organisation and applies to its ",p:59,x:370,y:1339,w:720,h:22},
{t:"National Agency for the whole project on behalf of all promoters.  ",p:59,x:370,y:1362,w:549,h:22},
{t:"In order to maintain a clear link to the country where the NA is based: either all ",p:59,x:370,y:1384,w:666,h:22},
{t:"Sending Organisations of a given EVS Activity or all Host Organisations of a given EVS ",p:59,x:370,y:1407,w:717,h:22},
{t:"Activity must be based in the country of the Coordinating Organisation.  ",p:59,x:370,y:1430,w:601,h:22},
{t:"Applications submitted to the Executive Agency (see below, section ‘Where to ",p:59,x:370,y:1475,w:705,h:22},
{t:"apply?’):  ",p:59,x:370,y:1497,w:82,h:22},
{t:"One of the promoters assumes the role of Coordinating Organisation and applies to the ",p:59,x:370,y:1520,w:728,h:22},
{t:"Executive Agency for the whole project on behalf of all promoters.  ",p:59,x:370,y:1543,w:560,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:60,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:60,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"55 ",p:60,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Part B -A ction 2",p:60,x:612,y:89,w:137,h:22},
{t:"–",p:60,x:761,y:89,w:10,h:22},
{t:"European Voluntary Service   ",p:60,x:777,y:89,w:245,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:60,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"When to apply? ",p:60,x:147,y:241,w:152,h:22},
{t:"The project must be submitted for the application deadline corresponding to the start ",p:60,x:370,y:161,w:713,h:23},
{t:"date of the project (please consult Part C of this Guide).  ",p:60,x:370,y:185,w:475,h:22},
{t:"As an exception, EVS projects composed of one or several Activities that all involve ",p:60,x:370,y:230,w:692,h:22},
{t:"young people with fewer opportunities with Service(s) lasting between 2 weeks and 2 ",p:60,x:370,y:253,w:715,h:22},
{t:"months may be accepted up to two weeks before the regular selection committee. For ",p:60,x:370,y:275,w:720,h:22},
{t:"further information on the dates of these selection committees, please contact the ",p:60,x:370,y:298,w:687,h:22},
{t:"relevant National Agency or the Executive Agency.  ",p:60,x:370,y:320,w:429,h:22},
{t:"Where to apply?  ",p:60,x:147,y:492,w:164,h:22},
{t:"Applications to be submitted to the Executive Agency: ",p:60,x:370,y:357,w:514,h:22},
{t:"applications by bodies active at European level in the youth field ",p:60,x:408,y:379,w:538,h:22},
{t:"applications by promoters established in a Neighbouring Partner Country of South ",p:60,x:408,y:402,w:682,h:22},
{t:"East Europe ",p:60,x:408,y:424,w:104,h:22},
{t:"applications involving promoters from Other Partner Countries of the World ",p:60,x:408,y:446,w:627,h:23},
{t:"applications by intergovernmental organisations ",p:60,x:408,y:470,w:401,h:22},
{t:"applications by profit-making bodies organising an event in the area of youth, ",p:60,x:408,y:492,w:648,h:22},
{t:"sport or culture ",p:60,x:408,y:515,w:133,h:22},
{t:"applications for projects linked to large-scale European or international events ",p:60,x:408,y:538,w:651,h:22},
{t:"(European Capital of Culture, European Sports Championship, etc.). ",p:60,x:408,y:560,w:565,h:22},
{t:"Applications to be submitted to the National Agencies: applications by all other ",p:60,x:370,y:606,w:720,h:22},
{t:"eligible applicants established in a Programme Country. ",p:60,x:370,y:628,w:464,h:22},
{t:"How to apply? ",p:60,x:147,y:676,w:140,h:22},
{t:"The application must be introduced in compliance with the application modalities, as ",p:60,x:370,y:664,w:704,h:22},
{t:"described in Part C of this Guide.  ",p:60,x:370,y:687,w:283,h:22},
{t:"Other criteria ",p:60,x:147,y:859,w:132,h:22},
{t:"Advance Planning Visit (only for EVS Activity involving young people with fewer ",p:60,x:370,y:722,w:689,h:23},
{t:"opportunities). If an APV is foreseen, it must meet the following eligibility criteria:  ",p:60,x:370,y:745,w:687,h:23},
{t:"duration of the APV: maximum 2 days (travel days excluded) ",p:60,x:408,y:768,w:510,h:22},
{t:"number of participants: maximum 2 participants, 1 is always from the SO; if a ",p:60,x:408,y:791,w:651,h:22},
{t:"second participant is involved, s/he has to be a selected volunteer ",p:60,x:408,y:814,w:552,h:22},
{t:"programme of the APV: a daily timetable of the APV must be annexed to the ",p:60,x:408,y:836,w:640,h:22},
{t:"application form. ",p:60,x:408,y:859,w:144,h:22},
{t:"Mentor: A mentor must be identified in the Host Organisation. The mentor cannot be ",p:60,x:370,y:903,w:719,h:23},
{t:"the person who assigns and supervises the tasks of the volunteer.  ",p:60,x:370,y:927,w:558,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:60,x:370,y:949,w:11,h:22},
{t:"Volunteer selection process: The promoter guarantees the transparency and ",p:60,x:370,y:972,w:671,h:22},
{t:"openness of the volunteer selection process.  ",p:60,x:370,y:995,w:379,h:22},
{t:"Exclusion Criteria ",p:60,x:147,y:1047,w:227,h:30},
{t:"  ",p:60,x:147,y:1120,w:10,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must state, when signing the form, that they are not in any of the ",p:60,x:370,y:1098,w:670,h:22},
{t:"situations which would prevent them from receiving a grant from the European Union ",p:60,x:370,y:1120,w:714,h:22},
{t:"(please consult Part C of this Guide).  ",p:60,x:370,y:1143,w:315,h:22},
{t:"Selection Criteria ",p:60,x:147,y:1195,w:224,h:30},
{t:"Financial capacity ",p:60,x:147,y:1268,w:173,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show that they have stable and sufficient sources of funding to ",p:60,x:370,y:1246,w:691,h:22},
{t:"maintain their activity throughout the period during which the project is being carried ",p:60,x:370,y:1268,w:712,h:22},
{t:"out and to participate in its funding.  ",p:60,x:370,y:1291,w:309,h:22},
{t:"Operational capacity ",p:60,x:147,y:1338,w:199,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show they have the necessary competencies and motivation to ",p:60,x:370,y:1327,w:689,h:22},
{t:"complete the proposed project. ",p:60,x:370,y:1350,w:264,h:22},
{t:"Award Criteria ",p:60,x:147,y:1402,w:187,h:30},
{t:"Projects will be assessed against the following criteria:  ",p:60,x:147,y:1444,w:462,h:22},
{t:"Relevance to the ",p:60,x:147,y:1517,w:163,h:22},
{t:"objectives and ",p:60,x:147,y:1540,w:142,h:22},
{t:"priorities of the ",p:60,x:147,y:1563,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Programme  ",p:60,x:147,y:1585,w:121,h:22},
{t:"(30%) ",p:60,x:147,y:1608,w:68,h:22},
{t:"The relevance to: ",p:60,x:370,y:1498,w:150,h:22},
{t:"the general objectives of the Programme ",p:60,x:408,y:1520,w:344,h:22},
{t:"the specific aims of the Action ",p:60,x:408,y:1543,w:254,h:22},
{t:"the permanent priorities of the Programme ",p:60,x:408,y:1566,w:361,h:22},
{t:"the annual priorities identified at European and, where relevant or specified, at ",p:60,x:408,y:1588,w:659,h:22},
{t:"national level. ",p:60,x:408,y:1611,w:120,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:61,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"56 ",p:61,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:61,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:61,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the ",p:61,x:147,y:271,w:133,h:22},
{t:"project and methods ",p:61,x:147,y:294,w:200,h:22},
{t:"proposed ",p:61,x:147,y:317,w:92,h:22},
{t:"(50%) ",p:61,x:147,y:339,w:68,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project design ",p:61,x:408,y:158,w:274,h:22},
{t:"(quality of the partnership/active involvement of all promoters in the project; ",p:61,x:408,y:180,w:643,h:23},
{t:"quality of the volunteer(s) selection process; quality of the preparation phase; ",p:61,x:408,y:203,w:651,h:22},
{t:"quality of the Service and volunteer's tasks; quality of the support and training ",p:61,x:408,y:226,w:656,h:22},
{t:"offered to the volunteer; quality of the evaluation phase of the project; quality of ",p:61,x:408,y:249,w:677,h:22},
{t:"risk prevention and crisis management measures; quality of specific elements ",p:61,x:408,y:271,w:647,h:22},
{t:"foreseen in projects including young people with fewer opportunities) ",p:61,x:408,y:294,w:580,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project content and methodology ",p:61,x:408,y:317,w:454,h:22},
{t:"(compliance with the qualitative criteria of the EVS Charter; active involvement of ",p:61,x:408,y:339,w:680,h:22},
{t:"the volunteer(s) in the Activity; promotion of social and personal development of ",p:61,x:408,y:362,w:674,h:22},
{t:"the volunteer(s); role of the Mentor; intercultural dimension; European dimension) ",p:61,x:408,y:384,w:689,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project reach  ",p:61,x:408,y:407,w:270,h:22},
{t:"(impact and multiplying effect; visibility of the project/visibility of the Youth in ",p:61,x:408,y:429,w:650,h:23},
{t:"Action Programme; dissemination and exploitation of results).                                ",p:61,x:408,y:451,w:698,h:23},
{t:"Profile of ",p:61,x:147,y:476,w:91,h:22},
{t:"participants (20%)  ",p:61,x:147,y:499,w:192,h:22},
{t:"Involvement of young people with fewer opportunities ",p:61,x:408,y:483,w:454,h:23},
{t:"What else you should you know about EVS ",p:61,x:147,y:543,w:629,h:35},
{t:"What are the roles of promoters involved in EVS? ",p:61,x:147,y:612,w:623,h:30},
{t:"The EVS Charter annexed to this Programme Guide describes the role of EVS promoters acting as Sending, Host ",p:61,x:147,y:654,w:951,h:22},
{t:"or Coordinating Organisation. Furthermore, the Charter defines the main principles of EVS and the minimum ",p:61,x:147,y:677,w:954,h:22},
{t:"quality standards that must be respected within an EVS project.  ",p:61,x:147,y:700,w:539,h:22},
{t:"According to the EVS Charter, promoters jointly decide how to share tasks and responsibilities and the EVS grant ",p:61,x:147,y:745,w:951,h:22},
{t:"within each Activity of the EVS project.  ",p:61,x:147,y:768,w:333,h:22},
{t:"This section suggests how such roles and tasks could be shared (in some cases these roles must be compulsorily ",p:61,x:147,y:813,w:951,h:22},
{t:"performed by a given promoter). ",p:61,x:147,y:836,w:278,h:22},
{t:"Coordinating Organisation ",p:61,x:495,y:904,w:254,h:22},
{t:"bears the financial and administrative responsibility for the entire project towards the National Agency or the ",p:61,x:185,y:957,w:905,h:22},
{t:"Executive Agency ",p:61,x:184,y:980,w:150,h:22},
{t:"coordinates the project in cooperation with all Sending and Hosting Organisations ",p:61,x:185,y:1009,w:681,h:22},
{t:"distributes the EVS grant between all Sending and Host Organisations, in line with the distribution of tasks ",p:61,x:185,y:1037,w:885,h:22},
{t:"formalised in the EVS Activity Agreement ",p:61,x:184,y:1060,w:344,h:22},
{t:"ensures that the volunteer(s) attend(s) the full EVS Training and Evaluation Cycle ",p:61,x:185,y:1089,w:680,h:22},
{t:"provides support to the volunteer(s) it places in the Host Organisation(s) ",p:61,x:185,y:1118,w:608,h:22},
{t:"carries out all or some of the administrative tasks of the Sending or Host Organisation(s) involved in the ",p:61,x:185,y:1147,w:867,h:22},
{t:"project ",p:61,x:184,y:1169,w:63,h:22},
{t:"ensures, with the Sending and Host Organisations, that each volunteer is covered by the obligatory EVS ",p:61,x:185,y:1198,w:865,h:22},
{t:"group Insurance plan foreseen in the Youth in Action Programme ",p:61,x:184,y:1221,w:545,h:22},
{t:"arranges with the Sending and Host Organisations a visa for the volunteer(s) who need it. The ",p:61,x:185,y:1250,w:788,h:22},
{t:"National/Executive Agencies can issue visa support letters, if needed ",p:61,x:184,y:1272,w:572,h:22},
{t:"completes, with the Sending, Host Organisation and the volunteer, and issues, a Youthpass certificate for ",p:61,x:185,y:1301,w:877,h:22},
{t:"those volunteers who want to receive it at the end of their EVS. ",p:61,x:184,y:1324,w:532,h:22},
{t:"Sending Organisation ",p:61,x:518,y:1416,w:208,h:22},
{t:"Preparation ",p:61,x:185,y:1463,w:116,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:61,x:147,y:1495,w:12,h:21},
{t:"helps the volunteer(s) to find and contact a Host Organisation ",p:61,x:185,y:1494,w:519,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:61,x:147,y:1526,w:12,h:21},
{t:"ensures the participation of the volunteer(s) in the pre-departure training course ",p:61,x:185,y:1525,w:672,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:61,x:147,y:1557,w:12,h:21},
{t:"provides adequate preparation for the volunteer(s) before departure, according to the individual needs of the ",p:61,x:185,y:1555,w:910,h:22},
{t:"volunteer(s).  ",p:61,x:185,y:1578,w:117,h:22},
{t:"Contact during the voluntary service  ",p:61,x:185,y:1607,w:354,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:62,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:62,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"57 ",p:62,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Part B -A ction 2",p:62,x:612,y:89,w:137,h:22},
{t:"–",p:62,x:761,y:89,w:10,h:22},
{t:"European Voluntary Service   ",p:62,x:777,y:89,w:245,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:62,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:165,w:12,h:21},
{t:"keeps in contact with the volunteer(s) and with the Host Organisation(s) during the project. ",p:62,x:185,y:164,w:765,h:22},
{t:"Upon volunteer’s return ",p:62,x:185,y:193,w:230,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:225,w:12,h:21},
{t:"ensures the participation of the volunteers in the evaluation of the Activity ",p:62,x:185,y:224,w:620,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:256,w:12,h:21},
{t:"provides support to volunteer(s) to help reintegrate them into their home community ",p:62,x:185,y:255,w:710,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:287,w:12,h:21},
{t:"gives volunteers the opportunity to exchange and share experiences ",p:62,x:185,y:286,w:571,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:318,w:12,h:21},
{t:"encourages the involvement of the volunteer(s) in dissemination and exploitation of results ",p:62,x:185,y:317,w:759,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:349,w:12,h:21},
{t:"provides guidance regarding further education, training or employment opportunities. ",p:62,x:185,y:348,w:713,h:22},
{t:"Host Organisation ",p:62,x:535,y:440,w:175,h:22},
{t:"Mentor  ",p:62,x:185,y:487,w:78,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:519,w:12,h:21},
{t:"identifies a mentor who is responsible for providing personal support to the volunteer(s).  ",p:62,x:185,y:518,w:746,h:22},
{t:"Task-related support ",p:62,x:185,y:547,w:202,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:579,w:12,h:21},
{t:"offers supervision and guidance to the volunteer(s) through experienced staff.  ",p:62,x:185,y:578,w:659,h:22},
{t:"Personal support  ",p:62,x:185,y:607,w:170,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:639,w:12,h:21},
{t:"provides personal support to volunteer(s) ",p:62,x:185,y:637,w:348,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:669,w:12,h:21},
{t:"gives the volunteer(s) the opportunity to integrate into the local community, to meet other young people, to ",p:62,x:185,y:668,w:901,h:22},
{t:"socialise, to participate in leisure activities, etc. ",p:62,x:185,y:691,w:394,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:723,w:12,h:21},
{t:"encourages contact with other EVS volunteers whenever possible.  ",p:62,x:185,y:722,w:556,h:22},
{t:"EVS Training and Evaluation cycle and language support ",p:62,x:185,y:751,w:534,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:783,w:12,h:21},
{t:"ensures the participation of the volunteer(s) in the on-arrival training and mid-term evaluation  ",p:62,x:185,y:782,w:791,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:814,w:12,h:21},
{t:"arranges language learning opportunities.  ",p:62,x:185,y:813,w:357,h:22},
{t:"Principles of the Service ",p:62,x:185,y:842,w:232,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:874,w:12,h:21},
{t:"ensuring universal accessibility to EVS: Host Organisations cannot specify that volunteer(s) should be of a ",p:62,x:185,y:873,w:881,h:22},
{t:"specific ethnic group, religion, sexual orientation, political opinion, etc.; neither can they require ",p:62,x:185,y:895,w:800,h:22},
{t:"qualifications or a certain educational level in order to select the volunteer(s) ",p:62,x:185,y:918,w:642,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:950,w:12,h:21},
{t:"offering to the volunteer(s) the opportunity to carry out a well-defined set of tasks, allowing some of the ",p:62,x:185,y:949,w:871,h:22},
{t:"volunteer’s ideas, creativity and experience to be integrated ",p:62,x:185,y:972,w:500,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:1004,w:12,h:21},
{t:"identifying clear learning opportunities for the volunteer(s). ",p:62,x:185,y:1002,w:496,h:22},
{t:"Accommodation and food ",p:62,x:185,y:1031,w:245,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:1063,w:12,h:21},
{t:"providing suitable accommodation and meals (or a food allowance, covering also the holiday period) to the ",p:62,x:185,y:1062,w:890,h:22},
{t:"volunteer(s). ",p:62,x:185,y:1085,w:111,h:22},
{t:"Local transport ",p:62,x:185,y:1114,w:148,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:1146,w:12,h:21},
{t:"ensuring that means of local transport are available for the volunteer(s). ",p:62,x:185,y:1145,w:605,h:22},
{t:"Allowance ",p:62,x:185,y:1174,w:102,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:62,x:147,y:1206,w:12,h:21},
{t:"giving the due allowance to the volunteer(s) on a weekly or monthly basis. ",p:62,x:185,y:1205,w:625,h:22},
{t:"What is an EVS Activity Agreement?  ",p:62,x:147,y:1272,w:465,h:30},
{t:"In order to guarantee the smooth and transparent implementation of EVS projects, promoters and volunteer(s) ",p:62,x:147,y:1314,w:952,h:22},
{t:"involved in any EVS Activity are asked to formalise their distribution of tasks, responsibilities and share of the EU ",p:62,x:147,y:1337,w:951,h:22},
{t:"grant through an internal agreement, defined as an EVS Activity Agreement. This Agreement also lays down the ",p:62,x:147,y:1360,w:951,h:22},
{t:"tasks, working hours and practical arrangements as well as the expected learning process and learning objectives ",p:62,x:147,y:1382,w:951,h:22},
{t:"of the volunteer(s). ",p:62,x:147,y:1405,w:166,h:22},
{t:"An EVS Activity Agreement must contain the original signature of the legal representative of the Coordinating, ",p:62,x:147,y:1450,w:953,h:22},
{t:"Sending and Host Organisations as well as of the volunteer(s) involved in the EVS Activity. All signatories should ",p:62,x:147,y:1473,w:951,h:22},
{t:"receive a copy of the Agreement; the Agreement is binding on all of them. Where there is doubt or dispute, the ",p:62,x:147,y:1496,w:951,h:22},
{t:"criteria and rules of EVS, as stipulated in the Programme Guide, shall prevail over the Activity Agreement.  ",p:62,x:147,y:1518,w:885,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:62,x:147,y:1541,w:11,h:22},
{t:"The Youth in Action Programme defines the minimum requirements which must be contained in the Activity ",p:62,x:147,y:1564,w:954,h:22},
{t:"Agreement, leaving up to promoters and volunteers the choice of format and level of detail of this document. ",p:62,x:147,y:1586,w:953,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:63,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"58 ",p:63,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:63,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:63,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"These minimum requirements, as well as the provisions relating to submission and amendment of the Agreement, ",p:63,x:147,y:157,w:950,h:22},
{t:"are described in the application form.  ",p:63,x:147,y:180,w:321,h:22},
{t:"The Coordinating Organisation must send a copy of the Activity Agreement to the National Agency or the ",p:63,x:147,y:225,w:955,h:22},
{t:"Executive Agency which has selected the project.  ",p:63,x:147,y:248,w:418,h:22},
{t:"If the EVS project is implemented through more than one EVS Activity, the Coordinating Organisation must ",p:63,x:147,y:293,w:954,h:22},
{t:"submit a separate Activity Agreement for each planned EVS Activity. ",p:63,x:147,y:316,w:570,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:63,x:147,y:338,w:11,h:22},
{t:"The EVS Activity Agreement must be submitted either with the application form or at a later stage, but in all ",p:63,x:147,y:361,w:953,h:22},
{t:"circumstances, no later than 6 weeks before the start of the EVS Activity.     ",p:63,x:147,y:384,w:635,h:22},
{t:"In the latter case, different payment procedures apply to the grant agreement signed with the beneficiary (please ",p:63,x:147,y:429,w:950,h:22},
{t:"consult Part C of this Guide).  ",p:63,x:147,y:451,w:250,h:22},
{t:"What training and evaluation events must the EVS volunteer attend? ",p:63,x:147,y:495,w:870,h:30},
{t:"Pre-departure training ",p:63,x:147,y:558,w:266,h:27},
{t:"Pre-departure training gives volunteers an opportunity to talk about their expectations, develop their motivation, ",p:63,x:147,y:598,w:951,h:22},
{t:"and obtain information on their host country and on the Youth in Action Programme. It can also be an ",p:63,x:147,y:621,w:956,h:22},
{t:"opportunity for volunteers to meet and speak to former EVS volunteers. Duration is on average three days.  ",p:63,x:147,y:644,w:898,h:22},
{t:"On-arrival training ",p:63,x:147,y:687,w:220,h:27},
{t:"On-arrival training takes place upon arrival in the host country. It introduces volunteers to their host country and ",p:63,x:147,y:727,w:951,h:22},
{t:"their host environment, and helps them to get to know each other. Duration is on average seven days.  ",p:63,x:147,y:750,w:863,h:22},
{t:"Mid-term evaluation (compulsory only for Services lasting more than 4 months) ",p:63,x:147,y:793,w:924,h:27},
{t:"Mid-term evaluation provides volunteers with an opportunity to evaluate their experience so far, as well as to ",p:63,x:147,y:834,w:953,h:22},
{t:"meet other volunteers from different projects throughout the host country. Duration is on average two and a half ",p:63,x:147,y:856,w:951,h:22},
{t:"days. ",p:63,x:147,y:879,w:49,h:22},
{t:"Evaluation of the Activity  ",p:63,x:147,y:922,w:302,h:27},
{t:"The evaluation of the Activity addresses the realisation of the EVS Activity: aims, objectives, motivation, ",p:63,x:147,y:963,w:956,h:22},
{t:"expectations, and tasks performed during the Service. It brings together the volunteers and their Sending ",p:63,x:147,y:985,w:955,h:22},
{t:"Organisations with the aim of reflecting on what happened during the EVS Activity and assessing the support and ",p:63,x:147,y:1008,w:950,h:22},
{t:"communication provided by the Sending Organisations. It also aims to facilitate reintegration of the volunteers ",p:63,x:147,y:1031,w:952,h:22},
{t:"into their home country. Duration is on average three days.  ",p:63,x:147,y:1053,w:504,h:22},
{t:"Who organises the EVS Training and Evaluation cycle?  ",p:63,x:147,y:1096,w:636,h:27},
{t:"EVS volunteers have the right and obligation to participate in these training and evaluation sessions. ",p:63,x:147,y:1137,w:958,h:22},
{t:"Responsibility for organising the EVS Training and Evaluation Cycle depends on where the events are to take ",p:63,x:147,y:1159,w:953,h:22},
{t:"place. ",p:63,x:147,y:1182,w:54,h:22},
{t:"In Programme Countries the training/evaluation is organised by the National Agencies (including for those ",p:63,x:147,y:1227,w:953,h:22},
{t:"volunteers selected in projects approved by the Executive Agency). ",p:63,x:147,y:1250,w:561,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:63,x:147,y:1273,w:11,h:22},
{t:"In South East Europe (SEE) the training/evaluation is organised by SALTO SEE Resource Centre (including for ",p:63,x:147,y:1295,w:951,h:22},
{t:"those volunteers selected in projects approved by the Executive Agency). ",p:63,x:147,y:1318,w:612,h:22},
{t:"As soon as the acceptance of the projects selected by National or Executive Agency has been notified, the ",p:63,x:147,y:1363,w:954,h:22},
{t:"coordinating organisations should immediately contact the relevant National Agencies (EVS in programme ",p:63,x:147,y:1386,w:957,h:22},
{t:"countries) or the SALTO SEE Resource Centre (EVS in South East Europe) in order to allow those structures to ",p:63,x:147,y:1408,w:952,h:22},
{t:"organise the Training and Evaluation sessions for the volunteers involved in their project.  ",p:63,x:147,y:1431,w:749,h:22},
{t:"The granting Agency (National or Executive) may, exceptionally, grant funds to a beneficiary to organise itself all ",p:63,x:147,y:1476,w:951,h:22},
{t:"or some of the Training and Evaluation sessions relating to their project, if there is a particular situation duly ",p:63,x:147,y:1499,w:953,h:22},
{t:"justified in the application form. In these cases, the EU contribution to carry out the training/evaluation sessions ",p:63,x:147,y:1522,w:951,h:22},
{t:"must be requested by the applicant in its application form and must be in line with the funding rules indicated in ",p:63,x:147,y:1544,w:951,h:22},
{t:"this Guide.  ",p:63,x:147,y:1567,w:100,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:64,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
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{t:"59 ",p:64,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Part B -A ction 2",p:64,x:612,y:89,w:137,h:22},
{t:"–",p:64,x:761,y:89,w:10,h:22},
{t:"European Voluntary Service   ",p:64,x:777,y:89,w:245,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:64,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"In any case, beneficiaries are always encouraged to provide additional training and evaluation opportunities to ",p:64,x:147,y:155,w:952,h:22},
{t:"the volunteers, even if no specific fund has been allocated within the project grant. ",p:64,x:147,y:177,w:694,h:22},
{t:"In all other Partner Countries the training is organised by EVS Sending, Host or Coordinating organisations in ",p:64,x:147,y:223,w:951,h:22},
{t:"line with the Volunteer Training: Guidelines and Minimum Quality Standards of the European Commission (see: ",p:64,x:147,y:244,w:952,h:23},
{t:"Commission website). Financial support is provided to beneficiaries that organise these sessions (see funding ",p:64,x:147,y:268,w:953,h:22},
{t:"rules); the additional financial support must be requested in the application form.  ",p:64,x:147,y:291,w:685,h:22},
{t:"In Eastern Europe and Caucasus, the SALTO EECA Resource Centre provides support for the EVS Training and ",p:64,x:147,y:336,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Evaluation Cycle organised in the EECA countries, mainly through training of trainers and promoters.   ",p:64,x:147,y:359,w:850,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:64,x:147,y:381,w:11,h:22},
{t:"What is accreditation of EVS promoters? ",p:64,x:147,y:425,w:514,h:30},
{t:"Accreditation serves to gain access to EVS and to ensure that the minimum quality standards of EVS are met.  ",p:64,x:147,y:466,w:917,h:23},
{t:"Who? ",p:64,x:147,y:511,w:71,h:27},
{t:"Any promoter from a Programme Country or from South East Europe wishing to send or host EVS volunteers or ",p:64,x:147,y:551,w:952,h:22},
{t:"to coordinate an EVS project must be accredited. Promoters outside the Programme Countries and South East ",p:64,x:147,y:574,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Europe can participate in EVS projects without accreditation. ",p:64,x:147,y:596,w:506,h:22},
{t:"How?  ",p:64,x:147,y:639,w:78,h:27},
{t:"To be accredited, a promoter must submit an Expression of Interest form (EI) describing their general motivation ",p:64,x:147,y:679,w:951,h:23},
{t:"and ideas for EVS activities (see Commission's webpage http://ec.europa.eu/youth/yia/forms/forms_yia_en.html).  ",p:64,x:147,y:702,w:956,h:22},
{t:"This form must be submitted to the relevant bodies responsible for accreditation (see below). The same promoter ",p:64,x:147,y:725,w:950,h:22},
{t:"may request one or more types of accreditation (as Sending, as Host, as Coordinating Organisation).  ",p:64,x:147,y:748,w:845,h:22},
{t:"When?  ",p:64,x:147,y:791,w:92,h:27},
{t:"Expression of Interest forms can be submitted at any time (no deadline). However, promoters are strongly invited ",p:64,x:147,y:831,w:950,h:22},
{t:"to submit their request within reasonable time before the submission of the EVS project application (in principle, ",p:64,x:147,y:854,w:951,h:22},
{t:"at least 6 weeks before). This is in order to avoid the EVS project being rejected by the National or Executive ",p:64,x:147,y:877,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Agency due to the fact that some of the promoters involved in it are not accredited by the time the application is ",p:64,x:147,y:899,w:951,h:22},
{t:"assessed.  ",p:64,x:147,y:922,w:90,h:22},
{t:"By whom? ",p:64,x:147,y:965,w:126,h:27},
{t:"Accreditation is carried out by: ",p:64,x:147,y:1005,w:259,h:22},
{t:"the Executive Agency: for promoters that are a) a body active at European level in the youth field; or b) ",p:64,x:185,y:1057,w:913,h:22},
{t:"an international governmental organisation or c) a profit-making organisation organising an event in the area ",p:64,x:185,y:1080,w:913,h:22},
{t:"of youth, sport or culture) ",p:64,x:185,y:1102,w:220,h:22},
{t:"the National Agency of the country of the promoter, for all other project promoters located in Programme ",p:64,x:185,y:1131,w:914,h:22},
{t:"Countries ",p:64,x:185,y:1154,w:83,h:22},
{t:"SALTO SEE Resource Centre for all other project promoters located in South East Europe. ",p:64,x:185,y:1183,w:774,h:22},
{t:"Note: The EI form must be completed in English.  ",p:64,x:147,y:1234,w:417,h:22},
{t:"What's next? ",p:64,x:147,y:1277,w:157,h:27},
{t:"Ideally, the assessment of the EI and the accreditation process are carried out within six weeks after receipt of ",p:64,x:147,y:1318,w:952,h:22},
{t:"the EI. In the case of approval, the responsible bodies will assign an EI reference number and communicate it to ",p:64,x:147,y:1340,w:951,h:22},
{t:"the promoter; this number must be mentioned in any application form relating to EVS projects the promoter is ",p:64,x:147,y:1363,w:952,h:22},
{t:"involved in.  ",p:64,x:147,y:1386,w:106,h:22},
{t:"The accreditation is valid for the period indicated in the EI; however, the maximum eligible duration is three ",p:64,x:147,y:1431,w:953,h:22},
{t:"years. After the expiration of the validity period, the accreditation can be renewed by submitting a new EI.  ",p:64,x:147,y:1454,w:894,h:22},
{t:"Training for EVS promoters, organised in their country or at European level, should be followed by newly ",p:64,x:147,y:1499,w:955,h:22},
{t:"accredited organisations in a reasonable time after accreditation.  ",p:64,x:147,y:1522,w:548,h:22},
{t:"All promoters must apply the principles of the EVS Charter at all stages of the project; this is a basis for ",p:64,x:147,y:1567,w:955,h:22},
{t:"accreditation. ",p:64,x:147,y:1589,w:117,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:65,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"60 ",p:65,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:65,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:65,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"The responsible structures may withdraw the accreditation at any time where there is non-compliance with the ",p:65,x:147,y:157,w:952,h:22},
{t:"EVS Charter.  ",p:65,x:147,y:180,w:116,h:22},
{t:"In order to facilitate partner-finding, project descriptions and profiles of all accredited promoters are published in ",p:65,x:147,y:225,w:951,h:22},
{t:"a database of European Voluntary Service promoters. The database can be consulted at: ",p:65,x:147,y:248,w:968,h:22},
{t:"http://ec.europa.eu/youth/program/sos/hei/hei_en.cfm.  ",p:65,x:147,y:270,w:474,h:22},
{t:"How is the volunteer selection process carried out? ",p:65,x:147,y:314,w:649,h:30},
{t:"Volunteers are chosen regardless of their ethnic group, religion, sexual orientation, political opinion, etc. No ",p:65,x:147,y:356,w:954,h:22},
{t:"previous qualifications, educational level, specific experience or more than basic language knowledge should be ",p:65,x:147,y:379,w:952,h:22},
{t:"required. A more specific profile of the volunteer might be drawn up if justified by the nature of the tasks of the ",p:65,x:147,y:402,w:951,h:22},
{t:"Service or by the project context but even in this case selection on the basis of professional or education ",p:65,x:147,y:424,w:955,h:22},
{t:"qualifications is excluded. ",p:65,x:147,y:447,w:216,h:22},
{t:"EVS Insurance ",p:65,x:147,y:490,w:189,h:30},
{t:"Every EVS volunteer must be enrolled into the Group Insurance Plan for EVS volunteers foreseen by the Youth in ",p:65,x:147,y:533,w:951,h:22},
{t:"Action Programme, which complements the coverage by national social security systems - if applicable. ",p:65,x:147,y:556,w:859,h:22},
{t:"The Coordinating Organisation, in cooperation with the Sending and Host Organisations, is responsible for the ",p:65,x:147,y:601,w:953,h:22},
{t:"enrolment of the volunteer(s). This enrolment must be done before the departure of the volunteer(s) and cover ",p:65,x:147,y:624,w:951,h:22},
{t:"the duration of the Service.  ",p:65,x:147,y:646,w:238,h:22},
{t:"An insurance Guide including all the information on the coverage and support provided, as well as instructions on ",p:65,x:147,y:692,w:951,h:22},
{t:"the online enrolment process, is available at www.europeanbenefits.com.   ",p:65,x:147,y:714,w:624,h:22},
{t:"Youthpass ",p:65,x:147,y:758,w:138,h:30},
{t:"Every person who has taken part in a Youth in Action project under this Action is entitled to receive a Youthpass ",p:65,x:147,y:800,w:951,h:22},
{t:"certificate, which describes and validates the non-formal and informal learning experience acquired during the ",p:65,x:147,y:823,w:953,h:22},
{t:"project. For more information on Youthpass, please consult Part A of this Guide or www.youthpass.eu. ",p:65,x:147,y:846,w:854,h:22},
{t:"What support is available? ",p:65,x:147,y:889,w:340,h:30},
{t:"Within European Voluntary Service, quality and technical support to young people and promoters is provided by ",p:65,x:147,y:932,w:952,h:22},
{t:"National Agencies and the EVS Advice and Support Organisations at national level, and by the Education, ",p:65,x:147,y:954,w:955,h:22},
{t:"Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency and the Commission at European level.  ",p:65,x:147,y:977,w:686,h:22},
{t:"The core service consists of helping, on request, with the identification of volunteers and EVS Sending, Host and ",p:65,x:147,y:1022,w:951,h:22},
{t:"Coordinating Organisations and supporting the matching of volunteer and organisation based on mutual interests, ",p:65,x:147,y:1045,w:950,h:22},
{t:"profiles and expectations.  ",p:65,x:147,y:1068,w:223,h:22},
{t:"This is mainly intended to help those who want to get involved in EVS, but do not yet have the necessary ",p:65,x:147,y:1113,w:954,h:22},
{t:"European or international contacts. In this context, the Internet database of accredited EVS organisations can ",p:65,x:147,y:1136,w:953,h:22},
{t:"also be of great help: http://ec.europa.eu/youth/program/sos/hei/hei_en.cfm. ",p:65,x:147,y:1158,w:651,h:22},
{t:"Other services may also be available. Please contact your National Agency or the Executive Agency to find out ",p:65,x:147,y:1203,w:952,h:22},
{t:"more.  ",p:65,x:147,y:1226,w:60,h:22},
{t:"Furthermore, once the project is selected, additional support can be given by the Youth Helpdesk of the Executive ",p:65,x:147,y:1271,w:950,h:22},
{t:"Agency, which provides assistance to all the volunteers participating in an EVS project in crisis/risk situations and ",p:65,x:147,y:1294,w:951,h:22},
{t:"assists in visa issues. http://eacea.cec.eu.int/youth/programme/index_en.htm/helpdesk  ",p:65,x:147,y:1316,w:735,h:22},
{t:"EVS Advice and Support Organisations  ",p:65,x:147,y:1360,w:496,h:30},
{t:"To complement EVS services, EVS Advice and Support Organisations are identified by National Agencies from civil ",p:65,x:147,y:1403,w:950,h:22},
{t:"society and the public sector. The EVS Advice and Support Organisations help with the identification of volunteers ",p:65,x:147,y:1425,w:951,h:22},
{t:"and EVS Sending and Host Organisations on request. They can a lso help to match the interests, profiles and ",p:65,x:147,y:1448,w:953,h:22},
{t:"expectations of volunteers and organisations and assist with partnership-building. However, the actual ",p:65,x:147,y:1471,w:959,h:22},
{t:"recruitment and selection of volunteers remain the responsibility of Sending/Host/Coordinating Organisations and ",p:65,x:147,y:1493,w:951,h:22},
{t:"cannot be taken over by EVS Advice and Support Organisations or National Agencies.  ",p:65,x:147,y:1516,w:717,h:22},
{t:"In addition to these core tasks, EVS Advice and Support Organisations may also assist in developing the thematic ",p:65,x:147,y:1561,w:951,h:22},
{t:"or geographic scope of EVS or in reaching out to a certain target group. The exact set of services is determined ",p:65,x:147,y:1584,w:951,h:22},
{t:"by the National Agencies in light of the Youth in Action priorities, the respective capacities and the situation of ",p:65,x:147,y:1606,w:952,h:22},
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{t:"Part B -A ction 2",p:66,x:612,y:89,w:137,h:22},
{t:"–",p:66,x:761,y:89,w:10,h:22},
{t:"European Voluntary Service   ",p:66,x:777,y:89,w:245,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:66,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"EVS in a given country. In justified cases, a similar advisory and supportive role may also be conferred on ",p:66,x:147,y:155,w:954,h:22},
{t:"individuals. EVS Advice and Support Organisations may also send, host or coordinate volunteers themselves and ",p:66,x:147,y:177,w:951,h:22},
{t:"receive a project grant for this, provided that they are accredited EVS sending, host or Coordinating ",p:66,x:147,y:200,w:958,h:22},
{t:"Organisations. ",p:66,x:147,y:223,w:124,h:22},
{t:"EVS Advice and Support Organisations must not take over contractual or financial management responsibility ",p:66,x:147,y:268,w:953,h:22},
{t:"from National Agencies.  ",p:66,x:147,y:291,w:208,h:22},
{t:"Former EVS volunteer structures ",p:66,x:147,y:334,w:416,h:30},
{t:"Any volunteer may choose to become involved in the activities of the national structures of former EVS volunteers ",p:66,x:147,y:377,w:950,h:22},
{t:"during or after the EVS.  ",p:66,x:147,y:399,w:207,h:22},
{t:"These structures work on youth and volunteering issues. Their activities generally include providing support to ",p:66,x:147,y:445,w:952,h:22},
{t:"EVS volunteers and setting up platforms for communication and networking among former EVS volunteers for ",p:66,x:147,y:467,w:953,h:22},
{t:"sharing experiences. ",p:66,x:147,y:490,w:175,h:22},
{t:"For details, please contact your National Agency or the Executive Agency. ",p:66,x:147,y:513,w:615,h:22},
{t:"Examples of EVS projects ",p:66,x:147,y:556,w:325,h:30},
{t:"EVS Project including 1 Activity (Individual EVS) ",p:66,x:147,y:619,w:512,h:25},
{t:"A Italian promoter acting as the Coordinating Organisation submits one grant application by the 1 April 2008 ",p:66,x:147,y:657,w:953,h:22},
{t:"deadline to the Italian National Agency. ",p:66,x:147,y:680,w:332,h:22},
{t:"It includes one Activity: the same Italian promoter sending 1 volunteer to a theatre association in the United ",p:66,x:147,y:725,w:953,h:22},
{t:"Kingdom, for 7 months of Service (07/2008 to 01/2009). ",p:66,x:147,y:748,w:474,h:22},
{t:"The project involves 1 Sending Organisation (also Coordinating Organisation), 1 Host Organisation and ",p:66,x:147,y:793,w:958,h:22},
{t:"1 volunteer.  ",p:66,x:147,y:816,w:111,h:22},
{t:"EVS Project including 1 Activity (Group EVS) ",p:66,x:147,y:859,w:469,h:25},
{t:"A German promoter acting as the Coordinating Organisation submits one grant application by the 1 September ",p:66,x:147,y:897,w:952,h:22},
{t:"2009 deadline to the Executive Agency. ",p:66,x:147,y:919,w:332,h:22},
{t:"It includes one Activity: five promoters from Spain, Sweden, Ireland, Hungary, Slovakia sending 12 volunteers to ",p:66,x:147,y:965,w:951,h:22},
{t:"three German associations cooperating with the organising committee of Essen European Capital of Culture 2010, ",p:66,x:147,y:987,w:950,h:22},
{t:"for 1 month of Service (04/2010 to 05/2010). ",p:66,x:147,y:1010,w:382,h:22},
{t:"The project involves 1 Coordinating Organisation, 5 Sending Organisations, 3 Host Organisations and ",p:66,x:147,y:1055,w:959,h:22},
{t:"12 volunteers.  ",p:66,x:147,y:1078,w:129,h:22},
{t:"EVS Project including 3 Activities ",p:66,x:147,y:1121,w:351,h:25},
{t:"A French promoter acting as Coordinating Organisation submits one grant application by the 1 June 2008 ",p:66,x:147,y:1159,w:955,h:22},
{t:"deadline to the French National Agency. ",p:66,x:147,y:1181,w:336,h:22},
{t:"The EVS project includes three EVS Activities: ",p:66,x:147,y:1227,w:383,h:22},
{t:"Activity 1: Two Polish promoters sending 2 volunteers in an orphanage in France. The volunteers are hosted ",p:66,x:185,y:1272,w:914,h:22},
{t:"by one French Host Organisation and they carry out their Service for a period of 8 months (02 to 10/2009). ",p:66,x:185,y:1295,w:895,h:22},
{t:"Activity 2: Four French promoters sending in total 20 volunteers to 20 caring centres for young people with ",p:66,x:185,y:1317,w:914,h:22},
{t:"disability located in Albania, Belgium, Greece, and Romania for 6 months (09/2009 to 03/2010). ",p:66,x:185,y:1340,w:799,h:22},
{t:"Activity 3 (Inclusion Activity): One French promoter sending 1 volunteer with fewer opportunities (for ",p:66,x:185,y:1363,w:918,h:22},
{t:"instance, a young person facing social difficulties because s/he dropped out of school) to a social and leisure ",p:66,x:185,y:1385,w:913,h:22},
{t:"centre for young refugees in Finland for 12 months (04/2009 to 03/2010).  ",p:66,x:185,y:1408,w:625,h:22},
{t:"In total, 1 Coordinating Organisation, 7 Sending Organisations, 22 Host Organisations, and 23 volunteers would ",p:66,x:147,y:1453,w:952,h:22},
{t:"be involved in the project.  ",p:66,x:147,y:1476,w:227,h:22},
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{t:"hs)",p:67,x:213,y:319,w:0,h:21},
{t:"Preparation of the 2 volunteers",p:67,x:357,y:307,w:235,h:21},
{t:"(pre-departure training, etc.)",p:67,x:371,y:354,w:205,h:21},
{t:"Preparation of the 20 volunteers",p:67,x:352,y:430,w:244,h:21},
{t:"(pre-departure training, etc.)",p:67,x:371,y:477,w:205,h:21},
{t:"Preparation of the volunteer ",p:67,x:367,y:550,w:219,h:21},
{t:"(Advanced planning visit -possible ",p:67,x:354,y:596,w:245,h:21},
{t:"because it is an inclusion Activity; pre-",p:67,x:338,y:620,w:272,h:21},
{t:"departure training, etc.)",p:67,x:389,y:643,w:170,h:21},
{t:" ",p:68,x:118,y:73,w:5,h:22},
{t:"63 ",p:68,x:1640,y:1143,w:26,h:22},
{t:"What are the funding rules?  ",p:68,x:118,y:117,w:426,h:35},
{t:"The budget of the project must be drafted according to the following funding rules:   ",p:68,x:118,y:165,w:708,h:22},
{t:" A)  Action 2 Overview of funding rules  ",p:68,x:118,y:208,w:499,h:30},
{t:"Eligible costs  ",p:68,x:270,y:262,w:134,h:23},
{t:"Financing ",p:68,x:663,y:252,w:96,h:22},
{t:"mechanism ",p:68,x:655,y:274,w:112,h:22},
{t:"Amount ",p:68,x:934,y:263,w:79,h:22},
{t:"Rule of allocation ",p:68,x:1195,y:263,w:169,h:22},
{t:"Reporting obligations ",p:68,x:1451,y:263,w:208,h:22},
{t:"Travel costs of ",p:68,x:55,y:298,w:142,h:22},
{t:"the volunteer(s)  ",p:68,x:55,y:321,w:164,h:22},
{t:"Travel costs from home to the venue of the ",p:68,x:232,y:298,w:366,h:22},
{t:"project and return (one return ticket). Use of ",p:68,x:232,y:321,w:378,h:22},
{t:"the cheapest means and fares (Economy ",p:68,x:232,y:343,w:343,h:22},
{t:"class flight ticket, 2nd class train ticket). ",p:68,x:232,y:364,w:331,h:24},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:68,x:631,y:297,w:120,h:23},
{t:"actual costs ",p:68,x:631,y:320,w:102,h:23},
{t:"90% of eligible costs ",p:68,x:808,y:298,w:177,h:22},
{t:"Automatic ",p:68,x:1157,y:298,w:88,h:22},
{t:"Full justification of the costs ",p:68,x:1419,y:298,w:237,h:22},
{t:"incurred, copy of travel ",p:68,x:1419,y:321,w:197,h:22},
{t:"tickets/invoices. ",p:68,x:1419,y:343,w:137,h:22},
{t:"Sending Activity ",p:68,x:55,y:390,w:158,h:22},
{t:"costs  ",p:68,x:55,y:412,w:59,h:22},
{t:"Recruitment, preparation of the volunteer, ",p:68,x:232,y:390,w:356,h:22},
{t:"staying in contact with the volunteer, ",p:68,x:232,y:412,w:313,h:22},
{t:"evaluation, administration/communication. ",p:68,x:232,y:435,w:357,h:22},
{t:"Scale of unit costs ",p:68,x:631,y:388,w:156,h:23},
{t:"A.2* ",p:68,x:809,y:396,w:44,h:22},
{t:"x number of volunteers  ",p:68,x:808,y:419,w:204,h:22},
{t:"Automatic ",p:68,x:1157,y:389,w:88,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be described ",p:68,x:1419,y:389,w:253,h:22},
{t:"in final report. ",p:68,x:1419,y:411,w:123,h:23},
{t:"Host Activity ",p:68,x:55,y:459,w:125,h:22},
{t:"costs ",p:68,x:55,y:481,w:54,h:22},
{t:"Support to the volunteer (task-related, ",p:68,x:232,y:459,w:325,h:22},
{t:"linguistic and personal support, mentor), ",p:68,x:232,y:481,w:342,h:22},
{t:"accommodation, food, local transport, ",p:68,x:232,y:504,w:320,h:22},
{t:"administration/communication.  ",p:68,x:232,y:526,w:267,h:22},
{t:"Scale of unit costs ",p:68,x:631,y:459,w:156,h:22},
{t:"B.2* ",p:68,x:809,y:482,w:44,h:22},
{t:" x number of volunteers x number of ",p:68,x:808,y:506,w:310,h:22},
{t:"months of Service abroad  ",p:68,x:808,y:529,w:223,h:22},
{t:"Automatic ",p:68,x:1157,y:459,w:88,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be described ",p:68,x:1419,y:459,w:253,h:22},
{t:"in final report. ",p:68,x:1419,y:481,w:123,h:22},
{t:"Signed declaration of the ",p:68,x:1419,y:504,w:212,h:22},
{t:"volunteer regarding the support ",p:68,x:1419,y:526,w:269,h:22},
{t:"received. ",p:68,x:1419,y:549,w:80,h:22},
{t:"Visa costs, visa-",p:68,x:55,y:573,w:150,h:22},
{t:"related costs ",p:68,x:55,y:595,w:126,h:22},
{t:"and vaccination ",p:68,x:55,y:618,w:153,h:22},
{t:"costs  ",p:68,x:55,y:641,w:59,h:22},
{t:"Visa costs, visa-related costs, residence ",p:68,x:232,y:573,w:332,h:22},
{t:"permit and vaccination costs. ",p:68,x:232,y:595,w:247,h:22},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:68,x:631,y:573,w:120,h:22},
{t:"actual costs ",p:68,x:631,y:595,w:102,h:22},
{t:"100% of eligible costs  ",p:68,x:808,y:573,w:194,h:22},
{t:"Conditional: need for and ",p:68,x:1157,y:573,w:216,h:22},
{t:"objectives of exceptional ",p:68,x:1157,y:595,w:209,h:22},
{t:"costs must be justified in ",p:68,x:1157,y:618,w:212,h:22},
{t:"application form ",p:68,x:1157,y:641,w:139,h:22},
{t:"Full justification of the costs ",p:68,x:1419,y:573,w:237,h:22},
{t:"incurred, copy of ",p:68,x:1419,y:595,w:145,h:22},
{t:"invoices/receipts. ",p:68,x:1419,y:618,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Volunteer's ",p:68,x:55,y:664,w:112,h:22},
{t:"allowance ",p:68,x:55,y:687,w:100,h:22},
{t:"‘Pocket money’ of the volunteer for ",p:68,x:232,y:664,w:296,h:22},
{t:"additional personal expenses (to be given ",p:68,x:232,y:687,w:350,h:22},
{t:"weekly or monthly). ",p:68,x:232,y:710,w:170,h:22},
{t:"Scale of unit costs ",p:68,x:631,y:664,w:156,h:22},
{t:"(country-specific, ",p:68,x:631,y:687,w:148,h:22},
{t:"see table E below) ",p:68,x:631,y:710,w:158,h:22},
{t:"Monthly allowance in € x number of ",p:68,x:808,y:664,w:302,h:22},
{t:"months of Service abroad x number of ",p:68,x:808,y:687,w:324,h:22},
{t:"volunteers ",p:68,x:808,y:710,w:91,h:22},
{t:"Automatic ",p:68,x:1157,y:664,w:88,h:22},
{t:"Signed declaration of the ",p:68,x:1419,y:664,w:212,h:22},
{t:"volunteer. ",p:68,x:1419,y:687,w:89,h:22},
{t:"Scale of unit costs ",p:68,x:631,y:733,w:156,h:22},
{t:"C.2* ",p:68,x:809,y:739,w:44,h:22},
{t:"x number of promoters (excluding the ",p:68,x:808,y:763,w:320,h:22},
{t:"Coordinating Organisation) ",p:68,x:808,y:786,w:228,h:22},
{t:"Coordination ",p:68,x:55,y:733,w:126,h:22},
{t:"costs ",p:68,x:55,y:756,w:54,h:22},
{t:"Costs for coordination, monitoring, ",p:68,x:232,y:733,w:293,h:22},
{t:"networking, communications, administration, ",p:68,x:232,y:756,w:377,h:22},
{t:"arranging insurance, helping with visa, ",p:68,x:232,y:779,w:325,h:22},
{t:"arranging meetings of the promoters. ",p:68,x:232,y:801,w:316,h:22},
{t:"NOT granted if there is only one HO and one ",p:68,x:232,y:824,w:377,h:22},
{t:"SO. ",p:68,x:232,y:846,w:35,h:22},
{t:"+  ",p:68,x:631,y:809,w:25,h:22},
{t:"Scale of unit costs ",p:68,x:631,y:832,w:156,h:22},
{t:"+ ",p:68,x:808,y:809,w:19,h:22},
{t:"D.2* ",p:68,x:809,y:833,w:45,h:22},
{t:"x number of volunteers ",p:68,x:808,y:857,w:198,h:22},
{t:"Conditional: content and ",p:68,x:1157,y:733,w:208,h:22},
{t:"objectives of coordinating ",p:68,x:1157,y:756,w:218,h:22},
{t:"activities must be justified in ",p:68,x:1157,y:778,w:241,h:22},
{t:"the application form. ",p:68,x:1157,y:801,w:177,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be described ",p:68,x:1419,y:733,w:253,h:22},
{t:"in the final report. ",p:68,x:1419,y:756,w:155,h:22},
{t:"Costs for ",p:68,x:55,y:880,w:89,h:22},
{t:"additional ",p:68,x:55,y:903,w:99,h:22},
{t:"dissemination ",p:68,x:55,y:926,w:137,h:22},
{t:"and exploitation ",p:68,x:55,y:948,w:159,h:22},
{t:"of results ",p:68,x:55,y:971,w:93,h:22},
{t:"Costs linked to additional dissemination and ",p:68,x:232,y:880,w:368,h:22},
{t:"exploitation of project's results.  ",p:68,x:232,y:903,w:270,h:22},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:68,x:631,y:880,w:120,h:22},
{t:"actual costs ",p:68,x:631,y:903,w:102,h:22},
{t:"100% of eligible costs ",p:68,x:808,y:880,w:188,h:22},
{t:"Up to € 500 x number of promoters ",p:68,x:808,y:903,w:300,h:22},
{t:"Conditional: dissemination ",p:68,x:1157,y:880,w:223,h:22},
{t:"and exploitation activities ",p:68,x:1157,y:903,w:215,h:22},
{t:"must be clearly outlined in ",p:68,x:1157,y:926,w:224,h:22},
{t:"the application form ",p:68,x:1157,y:948,w:171,h:22},
{t:"Full justification of the costs ",p:68,x:1418,y:880,w:237,h:22},
{t:"incurred, copy of ",p:68,x:1419,y:903,w:145,h:22},
{t:"invoices/receipts. ",p:68,x:1419,y:926,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be described ",p:68,x:1419,y:948,w:253,h:22},
{t:"in final report. ",p:68,x:1419,y:971,w:123,h:22},
{t:" ",p:69,x:118,y:74,w:0,h:1},
{t:"64 ",p:69,x:1640,y:1143,w:26,h:22},
{t:"B)  Action 2 Overview of additional funding rules for projects including young people with fewer opportunities  ",p:69,x:118,y:109,w:1396,h:30},
{t:"Eligible costs ",p:69,x:313,y:163,w:128,h:23},
{t:"Financing ",p:69,x:674,y:153,w:96,h:22},
{t:"mechanism ",p:69,x:666,y:175,w:112,h:22},
{t:"Amount ",p:69,x:933,y:164,w:79,h:22},
{t:"Rule of allocation ",p:69,x:1193,y:164,w:169,h:22},
{t:"Reporting obligations ",p:69,x:1450,y:164,w:208,h:22},
{t:"Travel costs from home to the venue ",p:69,x:305,y:199,w:311,h:22},
{t:"of the project and return. Use of the ",p:69,x:305,y:222,w:307,h:22},
{t:"cheapest means and fares (Economy ",p:69,x:305,y:244,w:311,h:22},
{t:"class flight ticket, 2nd class train ticket) ",p:69,x:305,y:265,w:325,h:24},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:69,x:654,y:199,w:120,h:22},
{t:"actual costs ",p:69,x:654,y:222,w:102,h:22},
{t:"100% of eligible costs ",p:69,x:807,y:199,w:188,h:22},
{t:"Full justification of the costs ",p:69,x:1418,y:199,w:237,h:22},
{t:"incurred, copy of travel ",p:69,x:1418,y:222,w:197,h:22},
{t:"tickets/invoices. ",p:69,x:1418,y:244,w:137,h:22},
{t:"Costs related to ",p:69,x:118,y:199,w:153,h:22},
{t:"an Advance ",p:69,x:118,y:222,w:113,h:22},
{t:"Planning Visit ",p:69,x:118,y:244,w:135,h:22},
{t:"+ ",p:69,x:305,y:291,w:19,h:22},
{t:"Accommodation costs and other costs ",p:69,x:305,y:313,w:319,h:22},
{t:"during the visit. ",p:69,x:305,y:336,w:135,h:22},
{t:"+ ",p:69,x:654,y:291,w:19,h:22},
{t:"Scale of unit ",p:69,x:654,y:313,w:108,h:22},
{t:"costs ",p:69,x:654,y:336,w:47,h:22},
{t:"+ ",p:69,x:807,y:291,w:19,h:22},
{t:"E.2* ",p:69,x:808,y:314,w:43,h:22},
{t:"x number of nights (max. 2 nights) x ",p:69,x:807,y:338,w:310,h:22},
{t:"number of participants of Sending ",p:69,x:807,y:361,w:287,h:22},
{t:"Organisation ",p:69,x:807,y:383,w:110,h:22},
{t:"Conditional: need for and ",p:69,x:1156,y:199,w:216,h:22},
{t:"objectives of Advance ",p:69,x:1156,y:222,w:186,h:22},
{t:"Planning Visit must be ",p:69,x:1156,y:244,w:189,h:22},
{t:"justified in the application ",p:69,x:1156,y:267,w:218,h:22},
{t:"form  ",p:69,x:1156,y:290,w:50,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be described in ",p:69,x:1418,y:291,w:273,h:22},
{t:"final report. ",p:69,x:1418,y:313,w:102,h:22},
{t:"Cost related to a ",p:69,x:118,y:407,w:161,h:22},
{t:"reinforced ",p:69,x:118,y:430,w:102,h:22},
{t:"mentorship ",p:69,x:118,y:452,w:113,h:22},
{t:"Costs directly related to additional ",p:69,x:305,y:407,w:287,h:22},
{t:"personal support to volunteers with ",p:69,x:305,y:430,w:299,h:22},
{t:"fewer opportunities during preparation, ",p:69,x:305,y:452,w:331,h:22},
{t:"EVS Activity abroad. ",p:69,x:305,y:475,w:172,h:22},
{t:"Scale of unit ",p:69,x:654,y:407,w:108,h:22},
{t:"costs ",p:69,x:654,y:430,w:47,h:22},
{t:"F.2* ",p:69,x:808,y:413,w:42,h:22},
{t:"x number of volunteers x number of ",p:69,x:807,y:437,w:304,h:22},
{t:"months of Service abroad ",p:69,x:807,y:459,w:217,h:22},
{t:"Conditional: need for and ",p:69,x:1156,y:407,w:216,h:22},
{t:"objectives of reinforced ",p:69,x:1156,y:430,w:199,h:22},
{t:"mentorship as well as details ",p:69,x:1156,y:452,w:244,h:22},
{t:"of personal support must be ",p:69,x:1156,y:475,w:239,h:22},
{t:"justified and explained in the ",p:69,x:1156,y:497,w:245,h:22},
{t:"application form ",p:69,x:1156,y:520,w:139,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be described in ",p:69,x:1418,y:407,w:273,h:22},
{t:"final report. ",p:69,x:1418,y:430,w:102,h:22},
{t:"Exceptional costs ",p:69,x:118,y:544,w:169,h:22},
{t:"Costs directly related to volunteers ",p:69,x:305,y:544,w:293,h:22},
{t:"with fewer opportunities/special needs. ",p:69,x:305,y:566,w:330,h:22},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:69,x:654,y:544,w:120,h:22},
{t:"actual costs ",p:69,x:654,y:566,w:102,h:22},
{t:"100% of eligible costs  ",p:69,x:807,y:544,w:194,h:22},
{t:"Conditional: the request for ",p:69,x:1156,y:544,w:233,h:22},
{t:"financial support to cover ",p:69,x:1156,y:566,w:215,h:22},
{t:"exceptional costs must be ",p:69,x:1156,y:589,w:219,h:22},
{t:"motivated in the application ",p:69,x:1156,y:612,w:235,h:22},
{t:"form ",p:69,x:1156,y:634,w:44,h:22},
{t:"Full justification of the costs ",p:69,x:1418,y:544,w:237,h:22},
{t:"incurred, copy of ",p:69,x:1418,y:566,w:145,h:22},
{t:"invoices/receipts. ",p:69,x:1418,y:589,w:148,h:22},
{t:"Lumps sums and scales of unit costs – adaptation based on the principle \"country where the EVS Service takes place\"  ",p:69,x:118,y:681,w:1115,h:22},
{t:"* IMPORTANT! Lump sums and scales of unit costs change according to the country. The applicant must apply the lump sums and scales of unit costs of the country where the Service of ",p:69,x:118,y:729,w:1564,h:22},
{t:"the volunteer takes place. The amounts applicable per country can be found in the tables C) and E) below. Promoters must use the amount in the corresponding column (A, B, C…) and row ",p:69,x:118,y:752,w:1569,h:22},
{t:"(country).  ",p:69,x:118,y:774,w:93,h:22},
{t:"Which costs can be covered under the category exceptional costs?  ",p:69,x:118,y:823,w:635,h:22},
{t:"Exceptional costs eligible for grant are costs related to young people with fewer opportunities and/or with special needs. ",p:69,x:118,y:845,w:1002,h:22},
{t:"In this case, the grant may cover, for example, medical visits; health care; additional linguistic training/support; additional preparation; special premises or equipment; additional ",p:69,x:118,y:891,w:1590,h:22},
{t:"accompanying person; additional personal expenses in the case of economic disadvantage; translation/ interpretation.  ",p:69,x:118,y:913,w:989,h:22},
{t:"For a definition of eligible and non-eligible costs, please consult Part C of this Guide.  ",p:69,x:118,y:958,w:708,h:22},
{t:" ",p:70,x:88,y:73,w:5,h:22},
{t:"65 ",p:70,x:1064,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"C)  Lump sums and scales of unit costs ",p:70,x:88,y:118,w:492,h:30},
{t:"The lump sums and scales of unit costs for Action 2 are the following:  ",p:70,x:88,y:169,w:590,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:70,x:161,y:276,w:11,h:19},
{t:"Sending ",p:70,x:287,y:238,w:81,h:22},
{t:"activity ",p:70,x:290,y:261,w:75,h:22},
{t:"   per ",p:70,x:301,y:283,w:53,h:22},
{t:"volunteer ",p:70,x:279,y:306,w:95,h:22},
{t:"Host activity ",p:70,x:412,y:227,w:124,h:22},
{t:"costs ",p:70,x:447,y:250,w:54,h:22},
{t:"   per ",p:70,x:448,y:272,w:53,h:22},
{t:"volunteer ",p:70,x:426,y:295,w:95,h:22},
{t:"per month ",p:70,x:423,y:317,w:103,h:22},
{t:"Coordination ",p:70,x:558,y:238,w:126,h:22},
{t:"costs ",p:70,x:594,y:261,w:54,h:22},
{t:"   per ",p:70,x:595,y:283,w:53,h:22},
{t:"promoter ",p:70,x:575,y:306,w:93,h:22},
{t:"Coordination ",p:70,x:705,y:238,w:126,h:22},
{t:"costs ",p:70,x:742,y:261,w:54,h:22},
{t:"   per ",p:70,x:742,y:283,w:53,h:22},
{t:"volunteer ",p:70,x:721,y:306,w:95,h:22},
{t:"Advance ",p:70,x:873,y:216,w:85,h:22},
{t:"planning ",p:70,x:872,y:238,w:87,h:22},
{t:"visits ",p:70,x:888,y:261,w:54,h:22},
{t:"   per ",p:70,x:889,y:283,w:53,h:22},
{t:"volunteer ",p:70,x:868,y:306,w:95,h:22},
{t:"per night ",p:70,x:870,y:329,w:91,h:22},
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{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1031,y:807,w:306,h:22},
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{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1031,y:831,w:307,h:22},
{t:"Palestinian Authority of the West Bank ",p:72,x:638,y:854,w:323,h:22},
{t:"and Gaza Strip ",p:72,x:638,y:877,w:126,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:72,x:1005,y:854,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Syria 80 ",p:72,x:638,y:901,w:712,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1031,y:901,w:335,h:22},
{t:"Tunisia 60 ",p:72,x:638,y:924,w:694,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1031,y:924,w:317,h:22},
{t:"South East Europe ",p:72,x:762,y:954,w:178,h:22},
{t:"Albania 50 ",p:72,x:638,y:984,w:693,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1031,y:984,w:316,h:22},
{t:"Bosnia and Herzegovina ",p:72,x:638,y:1008,w:204,h:22},
{t:"65 € ",p:72,x:1005,y:1008,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Croatia 60 ",p:72,x:638,y:1032,w:695,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1031,y:1032,w:318,h:22},
{t:"Former Yugoslav Republic of ",p:72,x:638,y:1055,w:242,h:22},
{t:"Macedonia (FYROM) ",p:72,x:638,y:1078,w:173,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:72,x:1005,y:1055,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Kosovo, under UNSC 1244/1999 ",p:72,x:1188,y:97,w:271,h:22},
{t:"80 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:97,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Montenegro 80 ",p:72,x:1188,y:121,w:654,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1581,y:121,w:277,h:22},
{t:"Serbia 80 ",p:72,x:1188,y:144,w:701,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1581,y:144,w:325,h:22},
{t:"Other Partner Countries of the World ",p:72,x:1225,y:250,w:353,h:22},
{t:"Afghanistan  ",p:72,x:1188,y:286,w:109,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:286,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Angola  ",p:72,x:1188,y:309,w:68,h:22},
{t:"80 €  ",p:72,x:1555,y:309,w:48,h:22},
{t:"Antigua and Barbuda  ",p:72,x:1188,y:333,w:185,h:22},
{t:"85 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:333,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Argentina 75 ",p:72,x:1188,y:357,w:673,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1581,y:357,w:297,h:22},
{t:"Australia 75 ",p:72,x:1188,y:380,w:682,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1581,y:380,w:305,h:22},
{t:"Bahamas  ",p:72,x:1188,y:404,w:86,h:22},
{t:"75 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:404,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Bangladesh  ",p:72,x:1188,y:428,w:106,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:428,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Barbados  ",p:72,x:1188,y:451,w:88,h:22},
{t:"75 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:451,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Belize  ",p:72,x:1188,y:475,w:59,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:475,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Benin  ",p:72,x:1188,y:499,w:57,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:499,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Bolivia 50 ",p:72,x:1188,y:522,w:700,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1581,y:522,w:323,h:22},
{t:"Botswana  ",p:72,x:1188,y:546,w:91,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:546,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Brazil  ",p:72,x:1188,y:570,w:56,h:22},
{t:"65 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:570,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Brunei  ",p:72,x:1188,y:593,w:64,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:593,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Burkina Faso  ",p:72,x:1188,y:617,w:117,h:22},
{t:"55 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:617,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Burundi  ",p:72,x:1188,y:641,w:75,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:641,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Cambodia 50 ",p:72,x:1188,y:664,w:671,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1581,y:664,w:294,h:22},
{t:"Cameroon  ",p:72,x:1188,y:688,w:96,h:22},
{t:"55 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:688,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Canada  ",p:72,x:1188,y:712,w:73,h:22},
{t:"65 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:712,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Cape Verde  ",p:72,x:1188,y:735,w:106,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:735,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Central African Republic ",p:72,x:1188,y:759,w:203,h:22},
{t:"65 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:759,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Chad  ",p:72,x:1188,y:783,w:53,h:22},
{t:"65 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:783,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Chile 70 ",p:72,x:1188,y:806,w:713,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1581,y:806,w:336,h:22},
{t:"China 55 ",p:72,x:1188,y:830,w:707,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1581,y:830,w:330,h:22},
{t:"Colombia 50 ",p:72,x:1188,y:854,w:677,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1581,y:854,w:300,h:22},
{t:"Comoros  ",p:72,x:1188,y:878,w:84,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:878,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Congo (Democratic Republic of the)  ",p:72,x:1188,y:901,w:307,h:22},
{t:"80 €  ",p:72,x:1555,y:901,w:48,h:22},
{t:"Congo (Republic of the)  ",p:72,x:1188,y:925,w:208,h:22},
{t:"70 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:925,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Cook Islands  ",p:72,x:1188,y:949,w:117,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:949,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Costa Rica  ",p:72,x:1188,y:972,w:97,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:972,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Djibouti  ",p:72,x:1188,y:996,w:75,h:22},
{t:"65 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:996,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Dominica 75 ",p:72,x:1188,y:1020,w:677,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1581,y:1020,w:300,h:22},
{t:"Dominican Republic ",p:72,x:1188,y:1043,w:168,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:1043,w:42,h:22},
{t:"East Timor  ",p:72,x:1188,y:1067,w:100,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:72,x:1555,y:1067,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Ecuador 50 ",p:72,x:1188,y:1090,w:686,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:72,x:1581,y:1090,w:309,h:22},
{t:" ",p:73,x:88,y:74,w:0,h:1},
{t:"68",p:73,x:1316,y:1166,w:20,h:22},
{t:"El Salvador  ",p:73,x:88,y:89,w:103,h:22},
{t:"55 € ",p:73,x:455,y:89,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Equatorial Guinea  ",p:73,x:88,y:113,w:157,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:73,x:455,y:113,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Eritrea  ",p:73,x:88,y:137,w:66,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:455,y:137,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Ethiopia 50 ",p:73,x:88,y:160,w:687,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:481,y:160,w:310,h:22},
{t:"Fiji 50 ",p:73,x:88,y:184,w:730,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:481,y:184,w:353,h:22},
{t:"Gabon  ",p:73,x:88,y:208,w:65,h:22},
{t:"75 € ",p:73,x:455,y:208,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Gambia, The  ",p:73,x:88,y:231,w:117,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:455,y:231,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Ghana  ",p:73,x:88,y:255,w:64,h:22},
{t:"70 € ",p:73,x:455,y:255,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Grenada 75 ",p:73,x:88,y:279,w:683,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:481,y:279,w:306,h:22},
{t:"Guatemala  ",p:73,x:88,y:302,w:100,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:455,y:302,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Guinea, Republic of  ",p:73,x:88,y:326,w:172,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:455,y:326,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Guinea-Bissau  ",p:73,x:88,y:350,w:128,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:455,y:350,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Guyana 50 ",p:73,x:88,y:373,w:690,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:481,y:373,w:314,h:22},
{t:"Haiti  ",p:73,x:88,y:397,w:49,h:22},
{t:"65 € ",p:73,x:455,y:397,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Honduras  ",p:73,x:88,y:421,w:90,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:455,y:421,w:42,h:22},
{t:"India  ",p:73,x:88,y:444,w:53,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:455,y:444,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Indonesia  ",p:73,x:88,y:468,w:92,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:455,y:468,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Ivory Coast  ",p:73,x:88,y:492,w:106,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:73,x:455,y:492,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Jamaica 60 ",p:73,x:88,y:515,w:687,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:481,y:515,w:310,h:22},
{t:"Japan  ",p:73,x:88,y:539,w:60,h:22},
{t:"130 € ",p:73,x:450,y:539,w:52,h:22},
{t:"Kazakhstan  ",p:73,x:88,y:563,w:105,h:22},
{t:"70 € ",p:73,x:455,y:563,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Kenya  ",p:73,x:88,y:586,w:62,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:73,x:455,y:586,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Kiribati  ",p:73,x:88,y:610,w:68,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:73,x:455,y:610,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Korea, Republic of ",p:73,x:88,y:634,w:157,h:22},
{t:"85 € ",p:73,x:455,y:634,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Kyrgyzstan  ",p:73,x:88,y:657,w:101,h:22},
{t:"75 € ",p:73,x:455,y:657,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Laos  ",p:73,x:88,y:681,w:49,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:455,y:681,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Lesotho  ",p:73,x:88,y:705,w:76,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:455,y:705,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Liberia  ",p:73,x:88,y:728,w:66,h:22},
{t:"85 € ",p:73,x:455,y:728,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Madagascar  ",p:73,x:638,y:89,w:110,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:89,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Malawi  ",p:73,x:638,y:113,w:68,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:113,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Malaysia  ",p:73,x:638,y:137,w:82,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:137,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Mali  ",p:73,x:638,y:160,w:44,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:160,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Marshall Islands ",p:73,x:638,y:184,w:138,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:184,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Mauritania  ",p:73,x:638,y:208,w:98,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:208,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Mauritius 60 ",p:73,x:638,y:231,w:678,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:1031,y:231,w:301,h:22},
{t:"Mexico 70 ",p:73,x:638,y:255,w:696,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:1031,y:255,w:320,h:22},
{t:"Micronesia  ",p:73,x:638,y:279,w:98,h:22},
{t:"55 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:279,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Mozambique  ",p:73,x:638,y:302,w:115,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:302,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Namibia 50 ",p:73,x:638,y:326,w:686,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:1031,y:326,w:309,h:22},
{t:"Nauru  ",p:73,x:638,y:350,w:61,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:350,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Nepal  ",p:73,x:638,y:373,w:58,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:373,w:42,h:22},
{t:"New-Zealand 60 ",p:73,x:638,y:397,w:645,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:1031,y:397,w:268,h:22},
{t:"Nicaragua  ",p:73,x:638,y:421,w:94,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:421,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Niger  ",p:73,x:638,y:444,w:55,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:444,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Nigeria  ",p:73,x:638,y:468,w:69,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:468,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Niue  ",p:73,x:638,y:492,w:48,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:492,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Palau  ",p:73,x:638,y:515,w:56,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:515,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Panama  ",p:73,x:638,y:539,w:77,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:539,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Papua New Guinea  ",p:73,x:638,y:563,w:168,h:22},
{t:"55 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:563,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Paraguay  ",p:73,x:638,y:586,w:88,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:586,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Peru 75 ",p:73,x:638,y:610,w:715,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:1031,y:610,w:339,h:22},
{t:"Philippines  ",p:73,x:638,y:634,w:99,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:634,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Rwanda  ",p:73,x:638,y:657,w:77,h:22},
{t:"65 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:657,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Saint Kitts and Nevis  ",p:73,x:638,y:681,w:181,h:22},
{t:"85 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:681,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Sainte-Lucia 75 ",p:73,x:638,y:705,w:652,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:1031,y:705,w:276,h:22},
{t:"Saint-Vincent and the Grenadines  ",p:73,x:638,y:728,w:288,h:22},
{t:"75 € ",p:73,x:1005,y:728,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Samoa  ",p:73,x:1188,y:89,w:67,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:89,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Sao Tome and Principe  ",p:73,x:1188,y:113,w:202,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:113,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Senegal  ",p:73,x:1188,y:137,w:76,h:22},
{t:"65 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:137,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Seychelles  ",p:73,x:1188,y:160,w:97,h:22},
{t:"85 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:160,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Sierra Leone  ",p:73,x:1188,y:184,w:115,h:22},
{t:"55 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:184,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Singapore 75 ",p:73,x:1188,y:208,w:670,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:1581,y:208,w:294,h:22},
{t:"Solomon Islands  ",p:73,x:1188,y:231,w:147,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:231,w:42,h:22},
{t:"South Africa  ",p:73,x:1188,y:255,w:112,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:255,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Sudan  ",p:73,x:1188,y:279,w:63,h:22},
{t:"55 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:279,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Suriname  ",p:73,x:1188,y:302,w:89,h:22},
{t:"55 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:302,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Swaziland  ",p:73,x:1188,y:326,w:93,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:326,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Tanzania 50 ",p:73,x:1188,y:350,w:679,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:1581,y:350,w:302,h:22},
{t:"Thailand  ",p:73,x:1188,y:373,w:82,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:373,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Togo  ",p:73,x:1188,y:397,w:53,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:397,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Tonga  ",p:73,x:1188,y:421,w:63,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:421,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Trinidad and Tobago  ",p:73,x:1188,y:444,w:183,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:444,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Tuvalu  ",p:73,x:1188,y:468,w:67,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:468,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Uganda  ",p:73,x:1188,y:492,w:74,h:22},
{t:"55 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:492,w:42,h:22},
{t:"United States of America ",p:73,x:1188,y:515,w:210,h:22},
{t:"80 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:515,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Uruguay  ",p:73,x:1188,y:539,w:81,h:22},
{t:"55 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:539,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Uzbekistan  ",p:73,x:1188,y:563,w:101,h:22},
{t:"75 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:563,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Vanuatu  ",p:73,x:1188,y:586,w:80,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:586,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Venezuela  ",p:73,x:1188,y:610,w:95,h:22},
{t:"85 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:610,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Vietnam  ",p:73,x:1188,y:634,w:79,h:22},
{t:"50 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:634,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Yemen  ",p:73,x:1188,y:657,w:68,h:22},
{t:"60 € ",p:73,x:1555,y:657,w:42,h:22},
{t:"Zambia 50 ",p:73,x:1188,y:681,w:692,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:1581,y:681,w:316,h:22},
{t:"Zimbabwe 50 ",p:73,x:1188,y:705,w:668,h:22},
{t:"€ ",p:73,x:1581,y:705,w:291,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:74,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:74,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"69",p:74,x:1034,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 3.1 - Cooperation with Neighbouring Partner Countries   ",p:74,x:421,y:89,w:601,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:74,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"How to develop a good project?  ",p:74,x:147,y:176,w:481,h:35},
{t:"The 'Award criteria' table in this Action lists the criteria against which the quality of a project will be assessed. ",p:74,x:147,y:223,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Here are some advices which may help you to develop a good project.  ",p:74,x:147,y:246,w:595,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project design  ",p:74,x:147,y:289,w:322,h:30},
{t:"Quality of the partnership/active involvement of all promoters in the project ",p:74,x:185,y:332,w:726,h:22},
{t:"Smooth and efficient cooperation between the Sending, Host, and Coordinating Organisations and the ",p:74,x:185,y:355,w:918,h:22},
{t:"volunteer is a vital element for the successful development of a project. Promoters must demonstrate the ",p:74,x:185,y:377,w:915,h:22},
{t:"ability to establish and run a cohesive partnership with active involvement of all partners and with common ",p:74,x:185,y:400,w:914,h:22},
{t:"goals to be achieved. In this respect, the following factors should be taken into consideration: the level of ",p:74,x:185,y:423,w:915,h:22},
{t:"networking, cooperation and commitment of each promoter in the project; the profile and background of ",p:74,x:185,y:445,w:916,h:22},
{t:"promoters when the nature or target of the Activity would necessitate the possession of certain ",p:74,x:185,y:468,w:921,h:22},
{t:"qualifications; a clear and commonly agreed definition of roles and tasks of each promoter involved in the ",p:74,x:185,y:491,w:915,h:22},
{t:"project; the capacity of the partnership to ensure effective dissemination of the results achieved through the ",p:74,x:185,y:513,w:913,h:22},
{t:"Activity. Group EVS Activities linked to a specific event require a solid partnership with the organising body of ",p:74,x:185,y:536,w:913,h:22},
{t:"the event. ",p:74,x:185,y:558,w:89,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the volunteer selection process ",p:74,x:185,y:604,w:396,h:22},
{t:"The general openness of EVS for all young people and the spirit of the Programme are reflected in an ",p:74,x:185,y:626,w:916,h:22},
{t:"accessible and transparent selection process. ",p:74,x:185,y:649,w:378,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the preparation phase ",p:74,x:185,y:694,w:311,h:22},
{t:"The preparation phase is of crucial importance for the success of an EVS. Proper preparation of the EVS ",p:74,x:185,y:717,w:915,h:22},
{t:"Activity together with the volunteer(s) is ensured by the Sending Organisation in cooperation with the ",p:74,x:185,y:740,w:917,h:22},
{t:"Coordinating and Host Organisations and National Agencies. Promoters should reflect on division of ",p:74,x:185,y:762,w:920,h:22},
{t:"responsibilities, timetable, tasks of the volunteer(s), practical arrangements (venue, transfers, ",p:74,x:185,y:785,w:927,h:22},
{t:"accommodation, linguistic support), etc. ",p:74,x:185,y:807,w:337,h:22},
{t:"Moreover, once the volunteer(s) are identified, frequent contact and exchange of information between the ",p:74,x:185,y:853,w:915,h:22},
{t:"promoters prior to the Service period enables them to fine-tune the project's design according to the profile ",p:74,x:185,y:875,w:914,h:22},
{t:"and motivation of the volunteer(s). ",p:74,x:185,y:898,w:295,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the Service and volunteer's tasks ",p:74,x:185,y:943,w:414,h:22},
{t:"The programme of the Service should be clearly defined, realistic, balanced and linked to the objectives of ",p:74,x:185,y:966,w:915,h:22},
{t:"the project and of the Youth in Action Programme.  ",p:74,x:185,y:989,w:431,h:22},
{t:"Effective matching between tasks and volunteer profiles should be targeted. Their tasks should, as far as ",p:74,x:185,y:1034,w:915,h:22},
{t:"possible, reflect their individual abilities and desires. Volunteers should not carry out tasks of professional ",p:74,x:185,y:1056,w:915,h:22},
{t:"staff, in order to avoid job substitution and/or excessive responsibility for the volunteers. Routine tasks ",p:74,x:185,y:1079,w:917,h:22},
{t:"should also be limited to the maximum extent. The tasks of the volunteers include contact with the local ",p:74,x:185,y:1102,w:915,h:22},
{t:"community. EVS volunteers may not carry out tasks which serve to support another EVS project (i.e. may not ",p:74,x:185,y:1124,w:913,h:22},
{t:"be responsible for project management or for the selection or training of other EVS volunteers).  ",p:74,x:185,y:1147,w:804,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the support and training offered to the volunteer  ",p:74,x:185,y:1192,w:568,h:22},
{t:"Proper support to the volunteer(s) should be provided in all phases of the project. More precisely, each ",p:74,x:185,y:1215,w:916,h:22},
{t:"volunteer should receive personal, task-related, linguistic and administrative support. The personal support is ",p:74,x:185,y:1237,w:913,h:22},
{t:"reinforced by a Mentor, whereas another person, with significant experience, should be in charge of the task-",p:74,x:185,y:1260,w:907,h:22},
{t:"related support.  ",p:74,x:185,y:1283,w:143,h:22},
{t:"As EVS involves young volunteers staying in another country for long periods of time, it is of the utmost ",p:74,x:185,y:1328,w:915,h:22},
{t:"importance for adequate levels of training to be provided to them at all stages of the project. Each volunteer ",p:74,x:185,y:1351,w:913,h:22},
{t:"participates in the EVS training cycle, which consists of pre-departure training, on-arrival training, mid-term ",p:74,x:185,y:1373,w:914,h:22},
{t:"evaluation and evaluation of the Activity. Volunteers should have the opportunity to exchange, share and ",p:74,x:185,y:1396,w:915,h:22},
{t:"evaluate the EVS experience. Language training is also provided to the volunteer(s) and included in the ",p:74,x:185,y:1419,w:916,h:22},
{t:"regular Service timetable. The format, duration and frequency of linguistic support can vary depending on ",p:74,x:185,y:1441,w:915,h:22},
{t:"volunteers’ needs and abilities, the tasks and the capability of the organisation.  ",p:74,x:185,y:1464,w:666,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the evaluation phase of the project ",p:74,x:185,y:1509,w:432,h:22},
{t:"In order to make the project and its results more sustainable, promoters and volunteers are expected to ",p:74,x:185,y:1532,w:916,h:22},
{t:"include a final evaluation process. The evaluation phase addresses the actual fulfilment of the project (they ",p:74,x:185,y:1554,w:914,h:22},
{t:"may include several different Activities). It aims to assess whether the objectives of the project have been ",p:74,x:185,y:1577,w:914,h:22},
{t:"achieved and the expectations of the promoters and volunteer(s) have been met.  ",p:74,x:185,y:1599,w:685,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:75,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"70",p:75,x:1059,y:1680,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:75,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:75,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Besides the final evaluation, evaluation sessions before, during and after the Activity are carried out to ",p:75,x:185,y:180,w:917,h:22},
{t:"ensure the smooth running of the Activity. ",p:75,x:185,y:203,w:356,h:22},
{t:"Regular meetings with the coordinator and the mentor should be organised. These on-going evaluation ",p:75,x:185,y:248,w:917,h:22},
{t:"sessions are important in order to receive feedback from the volunteer(s) and to adapt the Activity ",p:75,x:185,y:270,w:919,h:22},
{t:"accordingly. ",p:75,x:185,y:293,w:104,h:22},
{t:"Quality of risk prevention and crisis management measures ",p:75,x:185,y:338,w:565,h:22},
{t:"The promoter makes sure that issues of risk prevention and crisis management are addressed in the project. ",p:75,x:185,y:361,w:913,h:22},
{t:"Appropriate mechanisms are foreseen in order to enable young people to make their learning experience in a ",p:75,x:185,y:384,w:913,h:22},
{t:"reasonably safe and protected environment. ",p:75,x:185,y:406,w:370,h:22},
{t:"Quality of specific elements foreseen in projects including young people with fewer ",p:75,x:185,y:451,w:923,h:22},
{t:"opportunities ",p:75,x:185,y:474,w:132,h:22},
{t:"Projects including young people with fewer opportunities should be embedded in a process before and after ",p:75,x:185,y:497,w:914,h:22},
{t:"the actual project and not remain an isolated event, and they should involve project promoters with strong ",p:75,x:185,y:519,w:914,h:22},
{t:"pedagogical competence and/or experience in inclusion. ",p:75,x:185,y:542,w:469,h:22},
{t:"When preparing and implementing these projects, particular emphasis needs to be put on the analysis of the ",p:75,x:185,y:587,w:913,h:22},
{t:"profile and special needs of the young people and a corresponding tailor-made and supportive approach. ",p:75,x:185,y:610,w:915,h:22},
{t:"These projects should consciously include young people with fewer opportunities as active participants.  ",p:75,x:185,y:633,w:866,h:22},
{t:"Advance Planning Visits to the Host Organisation prior to the actual Service are encouraged since they ",p:75,x:185,y:678,w:917,h:22},
{t:"facilitate the establishing of a solid partnership and the active involvement of young people with fewer ",p:75,x:185,y:700,w:917,h:22},
{t:"opportunities.  ",p:75,x:185,y:723,w:125,h:22},
{t:"Reinforced mentorship might be foreseen to increase personal support of volunteers with fewer opportunities ",p:75,x:185,y:768,w:913,h:22},
{t:"on the sending and/or hosting side; it is shared between the Sending and Host Organisations according to ",p:75,x:185,y:791,w:914,h:22},
{t:"their responsibilities.  ",p:75,x:185,y:814,w:181,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project content and methodology  ",p:75,x:147,y:857,w:564,h:30},
{t:"Compliance with the qualitative criteria of the EVS Charter ",p:75,x:185,y:900,w:557,h:22},
{t:"The qualitative elements set in the EVS Charter are to be developed in the project, as they cover essential ",p:75,x:185,y:922,w:914,h:22},
{t:"aspects such as the partnership, the principles of EVS, quality standards measures, information and ",p:75,x:185,y:945,w:919,h:22},
{t:"recognition.  ",p:75,x:185,y:968,w:109,h:22},
{t:"Active involvement of volunteer(s) in the Activity ",p:75,x:185,y:1013,w:468,h:22},
{t:"Volunteer(s) should be actively involved in the preparation and evaluation phases of the Activity.  ",p:75,x:185,y:1036,w:810,h:22},
{t:"Promotion of social and personal development of the volunteer(s) ",p:75,x:185,y:1081,w:626,h:22},
{t:"The project should enable the volunteer(s) to acquire self-confidence when they are confronted with new ",p:75,x:185,y:1103,w:915,h:22},
{t:"experiences, attitudes and behaviours; to acquire or cultivate skills, competences and knowledge contributing ",p:75,x:185,y:1126,w:913,h:22},
{t:"to social or personal development.  ",p:75,x:185,y:1149,w:296,h:22},
{t:"The project should also ensure the character of EVS as a ‘learning service’, i.e. providing non-formal and ",p:75,x:185,y:1194,w:915,h:22},
{t:"informal learning opportunities to young people. To this end, the expected learning outcomes and learning ",p:75,x:185,y:1217,w:914,h:22},
{t:"processes should be described in general terms in the grant application.  ",p:75,x:185,y:1239,w:607,h:22},
{t:"Therefore, the number of volunteers carrying out simultaneously their Service in a given Host Organisation ",p:75,x:185,y:1284,w:914,h:22},
{t:"should be as low as possible, and be proportionate to the nature of the EVS project, as well as the capacity ",p:75,x:185,y:1307,w:914,h:22},
{t:"of the Organisation to offer valuable learning opportunities to several volunteers at the same time.    ",p:75,x:185,y:1330,w:839,h:22},
{t:"Group EVS Activities ensure that learning takes place not only on an individual basis, but also in the group. ",p:75,x:185,y:1375,w:914,h:22},
{t:"Joint meeting(s) and contacts between the volunteers are foreseen.  ",p:75,x:185,y:1398,w:572,h:22},
{t:"Role of the mentor ",p:75,x:185,y:1443,w:182,h:22},
{t:"The mentor is responsible for providing personal support to the volunteer(s) and for helping them to ",p:75,x:185,y:1466,w:918,h:22},
{t:"integrate into the local community. The mentor has also an important role in discussing the learning ",p:75,x:185,y:1488,w:918,h:22},
{t:"achievements with the volunteer at the end of the Activity in view of the Youthpass certificate. The ",p:75,x:185,y:1511,w:918,h:22},
{t:"volunteer(s) can turn to the mentor in case of problems.  ",p:75,x:185,y:1533,w:479,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:76,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:76,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"71",p:76,x:1034,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B -A ction 2",p:76,x:612,y:89,w:137,h:22},
{t:"–",p:76,x:761,y:89,w:10,h:22},
{t:"European Voluntary Service   ",p:76,x:777,y:89,w:245,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:76,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Intercultural dimension ",p:76,x:185,y:155,w:229,h:22},
{t:"The EVS should increase young people's positive awareness of other cultures and support dialogue and ",p:76,x:184,y:177,w:917,h:22},
{t:"intercultural encounters with people from different backgrounds and cultures. It should also help to prevent ",p:76,x:184,y:200,w:914,h:22},
{t:"and combat prejudice, racism and all attitudes leading to social exclusion and to develop sense of tolerance ",p:76,x:184,y:223,w:914,h:22},
{t:"and understanding of diversity.  ",p:76,x:184,y:245,w:269,h:22},
{t:"European dimension  ",p:76,x:185,y:291,w:203,h:22},
{t:"The project should contribute to the young people’s education process and increase their awareness of the ",p:76,x:185,y:313,w:914,h:22},
{t:"European/international context in which they live. The European dimension of a project could be reflected by ",p:76,x:185,y:336,w:913,h:22},
{t:"the following characteristics: ",p:76,x:185,y:359,w:242,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:76,x:185,y:409,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project fosters young people’s sense of European citizenship and helps them to understand their role ",p:76,x:222,y:404,w:875,h:22},
{t:"as part of the present and future Europe ",p:76,x:222,y:426,w:341,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:76,x:185,y:454,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project reflects a common concern for issues within European society, such as racism, xenophobia, ",p:76,x:222,y:449,w:876,h:22},
{t:"anti-Semitism, drug abuse ",p:76,x:222,y:472,w:223,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:76,x:185,y:500,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project’s theme is linked to EU topics, such as the EU enlargement, the roles and activities of the ",p:76,x:222,y:494,w:877,h:22},
{t:"European institutions, the EU's action in matters affecting young people ",p:76,x:222,y:517,w:599,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:76,x:185,y:545,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project debates the founding principles of the EU, i.e. the principles of liberty, democracy, respect ",p:76,x:222,y:540,w:877,h:22},
{t:"for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. ",p:76,x:222,y:562,w:546,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project reach  ",p:76,x:147,y:606,w:311,h:30},
{t:"Impact and multiplying effect  ",p:76,x:185,y:648,w:291,h:22},
{t:"The impact of an EVS project should not be limited just to the volunteer(s), but also bring the concept of ",p:76,x:185,y:671,w:915,h:22},
{t:"‘Europe’ to the local communities involved. For this, the Host Organisations should try, as much as possible, ",p:76,x:185,y:694,w:913,h:22},
{t:"to involve other people (from the neighbourhood, local area, etc.) in the Activity. The possibility of combining ",p:76,x:185,y:716,w:913,h:22},
{t:"different EVS Activities within one project as well as the introduction of the concept of group EVS offer plenty ",p:76,x:185,y:739,w:913,h:22},
{t:"of opportunities for the above structuring elements, which altogether should serve to maximise the ",p:76,x:185,y:762,w:919,h:22},
{t:"effectiveness and impact of EVS.  ",p:76,x:185,y:784,w:282,h:22},
{t:"If several volunteers are involved in a project or Activity, structuring elements should be ensured wherever ",p:76,x:185,y:829,w:914,h:22},
{t:"possible, in particular through a coherent or complementary thematic approach, reciprocity in the sending ",p:76,x:185,y:852,w:915,h:22},
{t:"and hosting of volunteers, complementarity of Activity areas and tasks, regular meetings and networking ",p:76,x:185,y:875,w:916,h:22},
{t:"opportunities for volunteers etc.  ",p:76,x:185,y:897,w:276,h:22},
{t:"The project should be framed within a longer-term perspective, and planned with a view to achieve a ",p:76,x:185,y:943,w:917,h:22},
{t:"multiplying effect and sustainable impact. Multiplication is obtained for instance by convincing other actors to ",p:76,x:185,y:965,w:913,h:22},
{t:"host or send volunteers. Promoters should identify possible target groups that could act as multipliers (young ",p:76,x:185,y:987,w:913,h:23},
{t:"people, youth workers, media, political leaders, opinion leaders, EU decision makers) in order to spread ",p:76,x:185,y:1010,w:916,h:22},
{t:"project's objectives and results.  ",p:76,x:185,y:1033,w:272,h:22},
{t:"Visibility of the project/visibility of Youth in Action Programme  ",p:76,x:185,y:1078,w:605,h:22},
{t:"Promoters should commonly reflect on measures aimed at enhancing the visibility of their project and the ",p:76,x:185,y:1101,w:915,h:22},
{t:"visibility of the Youth in Action Programme in general. The creativity of promoters and volunteers offers ",p:76,x:185,y:1124,w:916,h:22},
{t:"additional potential for spreading information about the EVS, the activities of the promoters, as well as the ",p:76,x:185,y:1146,w:914,h:22},
{t:"opportunities offered by the Youth in Action Programme. Visibility and measures mainly occur before and ",p:76,x:185,y:1169,w:915,h:22},
{t:"during the implementation of the EVS. Such measures can be divided in two broad categories:  ",p:76,x:185,y:1192,w:792,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:76,x:185,y:1242,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Visibility of the project ",p:76,x:222,y:1237,w:190,h:22},
{t:"Promoters and volunteers should ‘publicise’ the project - as well as its aims and objectives - and ",p:76,x:265,y:1259,w:834,h:22},
{t:"spread the ‘youth message’ throughout the implementation of their project. In order to raise ",p:76,x:265,y:1282,w:837,h:22},
{t:"awareness of the project they could for example: develop information material; do a mail shot or ",p:76,x:265,y:1305,w:834,h:22},
{t:"SMS mailing; prepare posters, stickers, promotional items (t-shirts, caps, pens, etc.); invite ",p:76,x:265,y:1327,w:839,h:22},
{t:"journalists; issue ‘press releases’ or write articles for local papers, websites or newsletters; create ",p:76,x:265,y:1350,w:834,h:22},
{t:"an e-group, a web space, a photo-gallery or blog on the Internet, etc. ",p:76,x:265,y:1373,w:585,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:76,x:185,y:1423,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Visibility of the Youth in Action Programme ",p:76,x:222,y:1418,w:360,h:22},
{t:"First, the organisations and volunteers involved in the project should be made aware of their ",p:76,x:265,y:1440,w:836,h:22},
{t:"participation in EVS. Then each EVS project should highlight the grant and provide information on ",p:76,x:265,y:1463,w:834,h:22},
{t:"the Youth in Action Programme to the outside world.  ",p:76,x:265,y:1486,w:449,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:77,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"72",p:77,x:1059,y:1680,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:77,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:77,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"As well as the compulsory use of the official logo of the Youth in Action Programme (please consult ",p:77,x:265,y:157,w:832,h:22},
{t:"Part C of this Guide), each project should also act as ‘multiplier’ of the Youth in Action Programme ",p:77,x:265,y:180,w:833,h:22},
{t:"in order to increase awareness about the opportunities offered by the Programme to young people ",p:77,x:265,y:203,w:833,h:22},
{t:"and youth workers in Europe and beyond. Promoters are invited to include information about the ",p:77,x:265,y:225,w:834,h:22},
{t:"Programme (for instance, information on the Programme Actions, or its objectives and important ",p:77,x:265,y:248,w:834,h:22},
{t:"features, target groups, etc.) in all measures undertaken to increase visibility of the project (see ",p:77,x:265,y:270,w:834,h:22},
{t:"examples above). Promoters could also include information sessions or workshops during the ",p:77,x:265,y:293,w:837,h:22},
{t:"Service of the volunteer. They could also plan participation in events (seminar, conferences, ",p:77,x:265,y:316,w:837,h:22},
{t:"debates) organised at different levels (local, regional, national, international). ",p:77,x:265,y:338,w:646,h:22},
{t:"Dissemination and exploitation of results ",p:77,x:185,y:384,w:392,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter should put in place measures to disseminate and exploit the results of the EVS. ",p:77,x:185,y:406,w:788,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:77,x:185,y:457,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Standard dissemination and exploitation measures ",p:77,x:222,y:451,w:421,h:22},
{t:"Standard dissemination and exploitation measures may have the same format as visibility measures ",p:77,x:265,y:474,w:832,h:22},
{t:"indicated in the section above; the main difference is that dissemination and exploitation measures ",p:77,x:265,y:497,w:833,h:22},
{t:"focus on project's results, rather than on the Service itself. More specifically, the dissemination and ",p:77,x:265,y:519,w:833,h:22},
{t:"exploitation of results of an EVS can be the transfer of knowledge acquired during the Service; for ",p:77,x:265,y:542,w:833,h:22},
{t:"instance, a volunteer who carried out a Service of 6 months in a care centre for elderly people ",p:77,x:265,y:565,w:835,h:22},
{t:"could go to other centre or interested bodies to explain good practices or methods that s/he used ",p:77,x:265,y:587,w:833,h:22},
{t:"or developed when working with certain target groups. For this reason, dissemination and ",p:77,x:265,y:610,w:839,h:22},
{t:"exploitation measures occur mainly after the Service has taken place. These measures should ",p:77,x:265,y:633,w:836,h:22},
{t:"actively involve the volunteer.  ",p:77,x:265,y:655,w:258,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:77,x:185,y:706,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Additional dissemination and exploitation of results ",p:77,x:222,y:700,w:426,h:22},
{t:"As well as the standard dissemination and exploitation measures, promoters could set up additional ",p:77,x:265,y:723,w:832,h:22},
{t:"measures to spread and highlight the value of their project's results. The Youth in Action ",p:77,x:265,y:746,w:839,h:22},
{t:"Programme offers a further financial incentive for such measures (please consult the Funding Rules ",p:77,x:265,y:768,w:832,h:22},
{t:"of this sub-Action). ",p:77,x:265,y:791,w:163,h:22},
{t:"Examples of additional dissemination and exploitation measures: organising public events ",p:77,x:265,y:814,w:842,h:22},
{t:"(presentations, conferences, workshops…); creating audio-visual products (CD-Rom, DVD, short-",p:77,x:265,y:836,w:826,h:22},
{t:"movies…); setting up long-term collaboration with media (series of radio/TV/press contributions, ",p:77,x:265,y:859,w:835,h:22},
{t:"interviews, participation in different radio/TV programmes…); developing information material ",p:77,x:265,y:881,w:838,h:22},
{t:"(newsletters, brochures, booklets, best practice manuals, etc.); creating an Internet portal, etc.  ",p:77,x:265,y:904,w:801,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:78,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:78,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"73",p:78,x:1034,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B -A ction 2",p:78,x:612,y:89,w:137,h:22},
{t:"–",p:78,x:761,y:89,w:10,h:22},
{t:"European Voluntary Service   ",p:78,x:777,y:89,w:245,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:78,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"European Voluntary Service Charter ",p:78,x:147,y:176,w:532,h:35},
{t:"European Voluntary Service Charter ",p:78,x:451,y:264,w:342,h:22},
{t:"The European Voluntary Service (EVS) Charter is part of the Youth in Action Programme Guide and highlights the ",p:78,x:147,y:320,w:950,h:22},
{t:"roles of EVS Sending, Host and Coordinating Organisations and the main principles and quality standards of EVS. ",p:78,x:147,y:343,w:951,h:22},
{t:"Each EVS Project promoter adheres to the provisions set out in this Charter. ",p:78,x:147,y:365,w:719,h:22},
{t:"EVS partnership ",p:78,x:147,y:410,w:156,h:23},
{t:"A solid partnership between EVS Sending, Host, Coordinating Organisations and the volunteer is the basis of ",p:78,x:147,y:456,w:953,h:22},
{t:"every EVS Activity. Adequate matching between the volunteer profile and the tasks has to be in place. An Activity ",p:78,x:147,y:478,w:950,h:23},
{t:"Agreement is signed by all the partners before the beginning of the Activity.  ",p:78,x:147,y:500,w:641,h:23},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:524,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The Sending Organisation is in charge of the preparation and support of the volunteers before, during and ",p:78,x:204,y:524,w:894,h:22},
{t:"after the EVS activities.  ",p:78,x:204,y:547,w:204,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:569,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The Host Organisation has to ensure safe and decent living and working conditions for the volunteer ",p:78,x:204,y:569,w:898,h:22},
{t:"throughout the entire Activity period. It has to provide adequate personal, linguistic and task-related ",p:78,x:204,y:592,w:898,h:22},
{t:"support, including the identification of a mentor for the volunteer.  ",p:78,x:204,y:615,w:556,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:637,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The Coordinating Organisation (applicant) has the role of facilitating the implementation of the project by ",p:78,x:204,y:637,w:895,h:22},
{t:"offering administrative and quality support to all project partners and enabling their networking.  ",p:78,x:204,y:660,w:806,h:22},
{t:"EVS principles to be ensured ",p:78,x:147,y:704,w:273,h:23},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:750,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The non-formal learning and intercultural dimension, through a clear definition of a learning plan for the ",p:78,x:204,y:750,w:896,h:22},
{t:"volunteer. ",p:78,x:204,y:773,w:89,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:796,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The service dimension through a clear definition of the non-profit-making character of the project and the ",p:78,x:204,y:796,w:894,h:22},
{t:"volunteer tasks. Full-time service and active role of the volunteer in implementing the activities have to be ",p:78,x:204,y:819,w:895,h:22},
{t:"ensured. EVS volunteer activities must not replace any employment.  ",p:78,x:204,y:841,w:576,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:864,w:13,h:22},
{t:"The benefit to and the contact with the local community. ",p:78,x:204,y:864,w:476,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:887,w:13,h:22},
{t:"EVS is free of charge for the volunteers. ",p:78,x:204,y:887,w:337,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:909,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Accessibility and Inclusion: when recruiting EVS volunteers, the organisations maintain the overall ",p:78,x:204,y:909,w:901,h:22},
{t:"accessibility of EVS for all young people, without prejudice related to ethnic group, religion, sexual ",p:78,x:204,y:932,w:899,h:22},
{t:"orientation, political opinion, etc. If the project targets volunteers with fewer opportunities, facilities and ",p:78,x:204,y:955,w:896,h:22},
{t:"capacity in providing tailor-made preparation, and support have to be in place. ",p:78,x:204,y:977,w:656,h:22},
{t:"EVS quality standards to be ensured ",p:78,x:147,y:1021,w:345,h:23},
{t:"Support to the volunteer ",p:78,x:147,y:1067,w:208,h:23},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:1090,w:13,h:22},
{t:"before, during and after the EVS activities, in particular in crisis prevention and management; ",p:78,x:204,y:1090,w:780,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:1113,w:13,h:22},
{t:"for insurance, visa, residence permit, travel arrangements and all the EVS administrative procedures; ",p:78,x:204,y:1113,w:841,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:1136,w:13,h:22},
{t:"by facilitating the volunteer’s participation in the EVS training cycle (pre-departure training, on-arrival ",p:78,x:204,y:1136,w:898,h:22},
{t:"training, mid-term evaluation and evaluation of the Activity); ",p:78,x:204,y:1159,w:507,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:1181,w:13,h:22},
{t:"by foreseeing proper evaluation measures. ",p:78,x:204,y:1181,w:359,h:22},
{t:"Information ",p:78,x:147,y:1226,w:103,h:23},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:1249,w:13,h:22},
{t:"All EVS partners have the right to receive complete information on the Activity and agree on all aspects.  ",p:78,x:204,y:1249,w:871,h:22},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:1272,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Visibility, dissemination and publicity measures have to be in place. ",p:78,x:204,y:1272,w:561,h:22},
{t:"Recognition ",p:78,x:147,y:1316,w:102,h:23},
{t:"• ",p:78,x:147,y:1340,w:13,h:22},
{t:"Each EVS volunteer is entitled to receive a Youthpass. ",p:78,x:204,y:1340,w:451,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:79,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"74",p:79,x:1059,y:1680,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:79,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:79,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Action 3.1 - Cooperation with the Neighbouring Partner ",p:79,x:147,y:170,w:956,h:40},
{t:"Countries of the European Union  ",p:79,x:147,y:210,w:565,h:40},
{t:"Objectives ",p:79,x:147,y:281,w:162,h:35},
{t:"The purpose of this sub-Action is to develop mutual understanding between peoples in a spirit of openness, while ",p:79,x:147,y:329,w:951,h:22},
{t:"also contributing to the development of quality systems that support the activities of young people in the ",p:79,x:147,y:352,w:955,h:22},
{t:"countries concerned. It supports activities designed to network and enhance the capacity of NGOs in the youth ",p:79,x:147,y:374,w:952,h:22},
{t:"field, recognising the important role that they can play in the development of civil society in the neighbouring ",p:79,x:147,y:397,w:953,h:22},
{t:"countries. It covers the training of those active in youth work and youth organisations, and exchanges of ",p:79,x:147,y:420,w:955,h:22},
{t:"experience, expertise and good practices between them. It supports activities which may lead to the ",p:79,x:147,y:441,w:958,h:23},
{t:"establishment of long-lasting, high quality projects and partnerships. ",p:79,x:147,y:465,w:573,h:22},
{t:"The sub-Action supports two types of projects, described in two different sections: ",p:79,x:147,y:510,w:688,h:22},
{t:"Youth Exchanges with Neighbouring Partner Countries ",p:79,x:185,y:554,w:454,h:23},
{t:"Training and Networking with Neighbouring Partner Countries. ",p:79,x:185,y:577,w:521,h:23},
{t:"The sections 'What else should you know about a project in cooperation with Neighbouring Partner Countries?',  ",p:79,x:147,y:623,w:933,h:22},
{t:"'Overview of application procedures' and 'How to develop a good project?' apply to both types of projects listed ",p:79,x:147,y:646,w:952,h:22},
{t:"above.   ",p:79,x:147,y:669,w:72,h:22},
{t:"What is a Youth Exchange with Neighbouring Partner ",p:79,x:147,y:712,w:976,h:35},
{t:"Countries?  ",p:79,x:147,y:747,w:173,h:35},
{t:"A Youth Exchange with Neighbouring Partner Countries is a project which brings together groups of young people ",p:79,x:147,y:795,w:950,h:22},
{t:"from two or more countries, providing them with an opportunity to discuss and confront various themes, while ",p:79,x:147,y:818,w:952,h:22},
{t:"learning about each other’s countries and cultures. A Youth Exchange is based on a trans-national partnership ",p:79,x:147,y:840,w:952,h:22},
{t:"between two or more promoters from different countries. In a Youth Exchange under sub-Action 3.1, the trans-",p:79,x:147,y:863,w:944,h:22},
{t:"national partnership is composed of promoters from Programme Countries and Neighbouring Partner Countries.  ",p:79,x:147,y:886,w:934,h:22},
{t:"According to the number of countries involved, a Youth Exchange can be bilateral, trilateral or multilateral. A ",p:79,x:147,y:931,w:953,h:22},
{t:"Bilateral Youth Exchange is justified especially when the promoters are at their first European project, or when ",p:79,x:147,y:953,w:952,h:22},
{t:"the participants are small-scale or local groups without experience at European level.  ",p:79,x:147,y:976,w:715,h:22},
{t:"A Youth Exchange can be itinerant, implying the movement of all participants at the same time, throughout one ",p:79,x:147,y:1021,w:951,h:22},
{t:"or more countries participating in the Exchange. ",p:79,x:147,y:1044,w:404,h:22},
{t:"A Youth Exchange project has three phases: ",p:79,x:147,y:1089,w:373,h:22},
{t:"planning and preparation ",p:79,x:185,y:1135,w:213,h:22},
{t:"implementation of the Activity ",p:79,x:185,y:1157,w:253,h:22},
{t:"evaluation (including reflection on a possible follow-up). ",p:79,x:185,y:1179,w:468,h:23},
{t:"Non-formal learning principles and practice are reflected throughout the project. ",p:79,x:147,y:1225,w:670,h:22},
{t:"What a Youth Exchange is not ",p:79,x:147,y:1268,w:384,h:30},
{t:"The following activities in particular are NOT eligible for grants under Youth Exchanges: ",p:79,x:147,y:1311,w:731,h:22},
{t:"academic study trips ",p:79,x:185,y:1356,w:175,h:22},
{t:"exchange activities which aim to make financial profit ",p:79,x:185,y:1379,w:447,h:22},
{t:"exchange activities which can be classed as tourism ",p:79,x:185,y:1402,w:434,h:22},
{t:"festivals ",p:79,x:185,y:1424,w:72,h:22},
{t:"holiday travel ",p:79,x:185,y:1447,w:116,h:22},
{t:"language courses ",p:79,x:185,y:1470,w:149,h:22},
{t:"performance tours ",p:79,x:185,y:1492,w:158,h:22},
{t:"school class exchanges ",p:79,x:185,y:1515,w:196,h:22},
{t:"sports competitions ",p:79,x:185,y:1538,w:166,h:22},
{t:"statutory meetings of organisations ",p:79,x:185,y:1560,w:298,h:22},
{t:"political gatherings ",p:79,x:185,y:1583,w:161,h:22},
{t:"work camps. ",p:79,x:185,y:1605,w:110,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:80,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:80,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"75",p:80,x:1034,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 3.1 – Cooperation with the Neighbouring Partner Countries of the EU   ",p:80,x:302,y:89,w:720,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:80,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"What are the criteria used to assess a Youth Exchange with ",p:80,x:147,y:155,w:960,h:35},
{t:"Neighbouring Partner Countries?  ",p:80,x:147,y:190,w:500,h:35},
{t:"Eligibility criteria ",p:80,x:147,y:259,w:221,h:30},
{t:"Eligible promoters ",p:80,x:147,y:410,w:177,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter must be: ",p:80,x:365,y:307,w:206,h:23},
{t:"a non profit/non governmental organisation; or  ",p:80,x:403,y:331,w:402,h:22},
{t:"a local, regional public body; or ",p:80,x:403,y:354,w:266,h:22},
{t:"an informal group of young people (Reminder: in case of an informal group, one of ",p:80,x:403,y:375,w:694,h:23},
{t:"the members of the group assumes the role of representative and takes ",p:80,x:403,y:399,w:602,h:22},
{t:"responsibility on behalf of the group); or ",p:80,x:403,y:422,w:341,h:22},
{t:"a body active at European level in the youth field. ",p:80,x:403,y:443,w:417,h:23},
{t:"A promoter must be from a Programme Country or from a Neighbouring Partner ",p:80,x:365,y:489,w:669,h:22},
{t:"Country and must sign the Preliminary Agreement included in the application form. ",p:80,x:365,y:512,w:692,h:22},
{t:"Role of promoters ",p:80,x:147,y:571,w:174,h:22},
{t:"The promoter that sends a group of participants in another country is defined as ",p:80,x:363,y:548,w:672,h:22},
{t:"Sending Organisation (SO). The promoter that hosts the Youth Exchange in its country ",p:80,x:363,y:570,w:723,h:23},
{t:"is defined as Host Organisation (HO). ",p:80,x:363,y:593,w:314,h:23},
{t:"Number of ",p:80,x:147,y:686,w:105,h:22},
{t:"promoters ",p:80,x:147,y:709,w:103,h:22},
{t:"Bilateral Youth Exchange: one promoter from an EU country and one promoter ",p:80,x:365,y:630,w:690,h:22},
{t:"from a Neighbouring Partner Country;. ",p:80,x:365,y:652,w:325,h:22},
{t:"Trilateral Youth Exchange: three promoters from different countries, of which at ",p:80,x:365,y:675,w:700,h:22},
{t:"least one is from an EU country and one is from a Neighbouring Partner Country. ",p:80,x:365,y:698,w:677,h:22},
{t:"Multilateral Youth Exchange: at least four promoters from different countries, of ",p:80,x:365,y:720,w:704,h:22},
{t:"which at least one is from an EU country and two are from Neighbouring Partner ",p:80,x:365,y:742,w:674,h:23},
{t:"Countries.  ",p:80,x:365,y:764,w:95,h:23},
{t:"Eligible participants ",p:80,x:147,y:824,w:192,h:22},
{t:"Participants aged between 13 and 25 and legally resident in a Programme Country or in ",p:80,x:365,y:801,w:732,h:23},
{t:"a Neighbouring Partner Country (up to 20% of participants may be aged between 25 ",p:80,x:365,y:824,w:709,h:22},
{t:"and 30). ",p:80,x:365,y:847,w:75,h:22},
{t:"Number of ",p:80,x:147,y:883,w:105,h:22},
{t:"participants ",p:80,x:147,y:906,w:118,h:22},
{t:"The project must involve a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 60 participants (group ",p:80,x:365,y:883,w:708,h:22},
{t:"leader(s) not included). ",p:80,x:365,y:906,w:199,h:22},
{t:"Composition of ",p:80,x:147,y:999,w:147,h:22},
{t:"national groups of ",p:80,x:147,y:1020,w:177,h:23},
{t:"participants  ",p:80,x:147,y:1044,w:123,h:22},
{t:"Bilateral Youth Exchange: minimum 8 participants per group (group leader(s) not ",p:80,x:365,y:941,w:710,h:23},
{t:"included). ",p:80,x:365,y:965,w:87,h:22},
{t:"Trilateral Youth Exchange: minimum 6 participants per group (group leader(s) not ",p:80,x:365,y:986,w:717,h:23},
{t:"included).  ",p:80,x:365,y:1010,w:93,h:22},
{t:"Multilateral Youth Exchange: minimum 4 participants per group (group leader(s) ",p:80,x:365,y:1031,w:706,h:23},
{t:"not included). ",p:80,x:365,y:1055,w:120,h:22},
{t:"Each national group must have at least one group leader. ",p:80,x:365,y:1100,w:482,h:22},
{t:"Venue(s) of the ",p:80,x:147,y:1182,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Activity ",p:80,x:147,y:1204,w:76,h:22},
{t:"The Activity must take place in the country of one of the promoters.  ",p:80,x:365,y:1137,w:575,h:22},
{t:"Exception: the Activity cannot take place in a Mediterranean Partner Country.  ",p:80,x:365,y:1159,w:664,h:22},
{t:"Itinerant Youth Exchanges: the Activity must take place in the countries of two or ",p:80,x:365,y:1204,w:714,h:22},
{t:"more promoters. Exception, the Activity cannot take place in a Mediterranean Partner ",p:80,x:365,y:1227,w:713,h:22},
{t:"Country. ",p:80,x:365,y:1250,w:76,h:22},
{t:"Duration of project ",p:80,x:147,y:1285,w:184,h:23},
{t:"Maximum 15 months. ",p:80,x:365,y:1286,w:185,h:22},
{t:"Duration of Activity ",p:80,x:147,y:1318,w:189,h:23},
{t:"6-21 days, excluding travel days.  ",p:80,x:365,y:1316,w:284,h:22},
{t:"Activity programme ",p:80,x:147,y:1351,w:191,h:23},
{t:"A daily timetable of the Activity must be annexed to the application form. ",p:80,x:365,y:1351,w:612,h:23},
{t:"       ",p:81,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"76",p:81,x:1059,y:1680,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:81,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:81,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Who can apply? ",p:81,x:147,y:278,w:154,h:22},
{t:"A promoter assumes the role of coordinator and applies to the relevant Agency (see ",p:81,x:365,y:164,w:701,h:22},
{t:"section ‘where to apply?’ below) for the whole project on behalf of all promoters. Not ",p:81,x:365,y:187,w:711,h:22},
{t:"all promoters can be applicants; the following promoters cannot apply: ",p:81,x:365,y:210,w:637,h:22},
{t:"an informal group of young people ",p:81,x:403,y:231,w:292,h:23},
{t:"a promoter from a Neighbouring Partner Country. ",p:81,x:403,y:255,w:416,h:22},
{t:"Exception: a promoter from South East Europe can apply if it hosts the Activity. ",p:81,x:365,y:278,w:676,h:22},
{t:"In the case of projects submitted to the National Agencies: if the project takes place in ",p:81,x:365,y:323,w:724,h:22},
{t:"a Programme Country, the applicant must be the promoter hosting the Activity.  ",p:81,x:365,y:345,w:669,h:22},
{t:"A promoter wishing to apply must be legally established in its country.  ",p:81,x:365,y:390,w:593,h:23},
{t:"Where to apply?  ",p:81,x:147,y:495,w:164,h:22},
{t:"Applications to be submitted to the Executive Agency:  ",p:81,x:365,y:427,w:519,h:22},
{t:"project applications by bodies active at European level in the youth field; ",p:81,x:403,y:450,w:608,h:22},
{t:"project applications by promoters established in South East Europe and hosting the ",p:81,x:403,y:472,w:694,h:22},
{t:"Activity. ",p:81,x:403,y:495,w:71,h:22},
{t:"Applications to be submitted to the National Agencies: project applications by ",p:81,x:365,y:540,w:710,h:22},
{t:"all other eligible applicants. ",p:81,x:365,y:563,w:231,h:22},
{t:"When to apply? ",p:81,x:147,y:610,w:152,h:22},
{t:"The project must be submitted for the application deadline corresponding to the start ",p:81,x:365,y:598,w:713,h:23},
{t:"date of the project (Please consult Part C of this Guide). ",p:81,x:365,y:621,w:469,h:22},
{t:"How to apply? ",p:81,x:147,y:669,w:140,h:22},
{t:"The application must be introduced in compliance with the application modalities, as ",p:81,x:365,y:658,w:704,h:22},
{t:"described in Part C of this Guide. ",p:81,x:365,y:680,w:277,h:22},
{t:"Other criteria ",p:81,x:147,y:849,w:132,h:22},
{t:"Protection and safety of participants: ",p:81,x:365,y:716,w:356,h:22},
{t:"The applicant guarantees that appropriate measures to ensure the safety and ",p:81,x:365,y:739,w:648,h:22},
{t:"protection of participants are foreseen in the project (please consult Part A of this ",p:81,x:365,y:762,w:682,h:22},
{t:"Guide). ",p:81,x:365,y:784,w:65,h:22},
{t:"Advance Planning Visit (APV)  ",p:81,x:365,y:829,w:285,h:23},
{t:"If the project foresees an APV, then the following eligibility criteria must be respected: ",p:81,x:365,y:851,w:721,h:23},
{t:"duration of the APV: maximum 2 days (travel days excluded) ",p:81,x:403,y:875,w:510,h:22},
{t:"number of participants: 1 participant per group. The number of participants can be ",p:81,x:403,y:898,w:692,h:22},
{t:"raised to 2 under the condition that at least 1 of the participants is a young person ",p:81,x:403,y:920,w:691,h:22},
{t:"taking part in the Youth Exchange ",p:81,x:403,y:943,w:287,h:22},
{t:"programme of the APV: a daily timetable of the APV is annexed to the application ",p:81,x:403,y:965,w:680,h:22},
{t:"form. ",p:81,x:403,y:988,w:49,h:22},
{t:"Exclusion criteria ",p:81,x:147,y:1033,w:224,h:30},
{t:"  ",p:81,x:147,y:1106,w:11,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must state, when signing the form, that they are not in any of the ",p:81,x:365,y:1084,w:670,h:22},
{t:"situations which would prevent them from receiving a grant from the European Union ",p:81,x:365,y:1106,w:714,h:22},
{t:"(please consult Part C of this Guide).  ",p:81,x:365,y:1129,w:315,h:22},
{t:"Selection criteria ",p:81,x:147,y:1181,w:220,h:30},
{t:"Financial capacity ",p:81,x:147,y:1254,w:173,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show that they have stable and sufficient sources of funding to ",p:81,x:365,y:1232,w:691,h:22},
{t:"maintain their activity throughout the period during which the project is being carried ",p:81,x:365,y:1254,w:712,h:22},
{t:"out and to participate in its funding.  ",p:81,x:365,y:1277,w:309,h:22},
{t:"Operational capacity ",p:81,x:147,y:1324,w:199,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show they have the necessary competencies and motivation to ",p:81,x:365,y:1313,w:689,h:22},
{t:"complete the proposed project. ",p:81,x:365,y:1336,w:264,h:22},
{t:" Award criteria ",p:81,x:147,y:1388,w:193,h:30},
{t:"Projects will be assessed against the following criteria: ",p:81,x:153,y:1430,w:456,h:22},
{t:"Relevance to the ",p:81,x:147,y:1492,w:163,h:22},
{t:"objectives and ",p:81,x:147,y:1515,w:142,h:22},
{t:"priorities of the ",p:81,x:147,y:1537,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Programme ",p:81,x:147,y:1560,w:115,h:22},
{t:"(30%) ",p:81,x:147,y:1582,w:68,h:22},
{t:"The relevance to: ",p:81,x:365,y:1484,w:150,h:22},
{t:"the general objectives of the Programme ",p:81,x:403,y:1506,w:344,h:22},
{t:"the specific aims of the sub-Action ",p:81,x:403,y:1529,w:290,h:22},
{t:"the permanent priorities of the Programme ",p:81,x:403,y:1552,w:361,h:22},
{t:"the annual priorities identified at European and, where relevant or specified, at ",p:81,x:403,y:1574,w:659,h:22},
{t:"national level. ",p:81,x:403,y:1597,w:120,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:82,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:82,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"77",p:82,x:1034,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 3.1 – Cooperation with the Neighbouring Partner Countries of the EU   ",p:82,x:302,y:89,w:720,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:82,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the ",p:82,x:147,y:258,w:133,h:22},
{t:"project and methods ",p:82,x:147,y:280,w:200,h:22},
{t:"proposed ",p:82,x:147,y:303,w:92,h:22},
{t:"(50%) ",p:82,x:147,y:326,w:68,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project design  ",p:82,x:403,y:156,w:280,h:22},
{t:"(quality of the partnership/active involvement of all promoters in the project; ",p:82,x:403,y:177,w:643,h:23},
{t:"quality of the preparation phase; quality of the Activity programme; quality of the ",p:82,x:403,y:201,w:681,h:22},
{t:"evaluation phase; quality of measures ensuring protection and safety of ",p:82,x:403,y:223,w:600,h:23},
{t:"participants) ",p:82,x:403,y:246,w:108,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project content and methodology  ",p:82,x:403,y:269,w:460,h:22},
{t:"(theme of common interest and relevance to the group of participants; non-formal ",p:82,x:403,y:292,w:689,h:22},
{t:"education methods applied; active involvement of participants in the project; ",p:82,x:403,y:314,w:641,h:22},
{t:"promotion of social and personal development of participants involved; ",p:82,x:403,y:337,w:593,h:22},
{t:"intercultural dimension; European dimension) ",p:82,x:403,y:359,w:382,h:22},
{t:"The quality and visibility of project reach  ",p:82,x:403,y:382,w:396,h:22},
{t:"(impact, multiplying effect and follow-up; visibility of the project/visibility of Youth ",p:82,x:403,y:404,w:685,h:23},
{t:"in Action Programme; dissemination and exploitation of results).                             ",p:82,x:403,y:426,w:701,h:23},
{t:"Profile and number ",p:82,x:147,y:508,w:186,h:22},
{t:"of participants and ",p:82,x:147,y:530,w:182,h:22},
{t:"promoters (20%) ",p:82,x:147,y:553,w:172,h:22},
{t:"Involvement of young people with fewer opportunities  ",p:82,x:403,y:450,w:460,h:23},
{t:"Geographical balance: balance between the number of promoters/participants ",p:82,x:403,y:474,w:651,h:22},
{t:"from Programme Countries and the number of promoters/participants from ",p:82,x:403,y:496,w:628,h:22},
{t:"Neighbouring Partner Countries ",p:82,x:403,y:518,w:266,h:23},
{t:"Regional cooperation: involvement of promoters from Neighbouring Partner ",p:82,x:403,y:542,w:631,h:22},
{t:"Countries belonging to the same region (i.e. either from EECA, or from MEDA, or ",p:82,x:403,y:564,w:674,h:22},
{t:"from SEE) ",p:82,x:403,y:587,w:89,h:22},
{t:"The Activity is a Multilateral Youth Exchange.  ",p:82,x:403,y:609,w:384,h:22},
{t:"What else should you know about a project in cooperation with ",p:82,x:147,y:655,w:955,h:35},
{t:"Neighbouring Partner Countries?  ",p:82,x:147,y:690,w:500,h:35},
{t:"What's a group leader?  ",p:82,x:147,y:759,w:305,h:30},
{t:"A group leader is an adult who accompanies the young people participating in a Youth Exchange in order to ",p:82,x:147,y:801,w:953,h:22},
{t:"ensure their effective learning, protection and safety.  ",p:82,x:147,y:824,w:451,h:22},
{t:"Cooperation with Mediterranean Partner Countries - Euro-Med Youth ",p:82,x:147,y:868,w:963,h:30},
{t:"Programme  ",p:82,x:147,y:898,w:161,h:30},
{t:"Projects involving Mediterranean Partner Countries can be funded under the Youth in Action Programme only if ",p:82,x:147,y:939,w:952,h:23},
{t:"the activities take place in one of the Programme Countries.  ",p:82,x:147,y:963,w:508,h:22},
{t:"Projects taking place in a Mediterranean Partner Country can be supported through the Euro-Med Youth ",p:82,x:147,y:1008,w:956,h:22},
{t:"Programme, which is managed by the EuropeAid Co-operation Office. This Programme is implemented through ",p:82,x:147,y:1031,w:953,h:22},
{t:"specific structures called Euro-Med Youth Units (EMYUs), which are established in Mediterranean Partner ",p:82,x:147,y:1054,w:957,h:22},
{t:"Countries. Projects to be funded under the Euro-Med Youth Programme should be presented by promoters based ",p:82,x:147,y:1076,w:951,h:22},
{t:"in one of the participating Mediterranean Partner Countries to their relevant EMYU. The conditions and criteria on ",p:82,x:147,y:1099,w:951,h:22},
{t:"how to submit a project under the Euro-Med Youth Programme are explained in specific calls for proposals, which ",p:82,x:147,y:1122,w:950,h:22},
{t:"are published by the EMYUs. Calls for proposals and relating application forms as well as additional information ",p:82,x:147,y:1144,w:952,h:22},
{t:"on the Euro-Med Youth Programme can be found online at the following address: www.euromedyouth.net  ",p:82,x:147,y:1167,w:891,h:22},
{t:"Multi-Measure projects ",p:82,x:147,y:1210,w:298,h:30},
{t:"Multi-Measure projects do not apply to sub-Action 3.1. ",p:82,x:147,y:1253,w:455,h:22},
{t:"Youthpass  ",p:82,x:147,y:1319,w:145,h:30},
{t:"Every person who has taken part in a Youth in Action project under this Action is entitled to receive a Youthpass ",p:82,x:147,y:1362,w:951,h:22},
{t:"certificate, which describes and validates the non-formal and informal learning experience acquired during the ",p:82,x:147,y:1384,w:953,h:22},
{t:"project. For more information on Youthpass, please consult Part A of this Guide or www.youthpass.eu. ",p:82,x:147,y:1407,w:854,h:22},
{t:"Example of a Youth Exchange with Neighbouring Partner Countries ",p:82,x:147,y:1473,w:851,h:30},
{t:"A Georgian organisation and a British group initiated a multicultural youth exchange project titled “Europe Meets ",p:82,x:147,y:1516,w:951,h:22},
{t:"the Land of Medea - A Youth Exchange against Stereotypes and Xenophobia to Promote Intercultural ",p:82,x:147,y:1538,w:958,h:22},
{t:"Understanding” in Kobuleti in Georgia. The project aimed to promote intercultural understanding and involved six ",p:82,x:147,y:1561,w:951,h:22},
{t:"groups of young people from Ukraine, Georgia, Russia, Great Britain, Estonia and Germany. Each group consisted ",p:82,x:147,y:1584,w:950,h:22},
{t:"of four participants and one group leader. ",p:82,x:147,y:1606,w:352,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:83,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"78",p:83,x:1059,y:1680,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:83,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:83,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Based on the legend of Medea from Greek mythology, the participants discussed the origins and consequences of ",p:83,x:147,y:180,w:950,h:22},
{t:"xenophobia and stereotypes towards foreign nations. In so-called “Cultural Discoveries”, organised by the ",p:83,x:147,y:203,w:956,h:22},
{t:"youngsters, they showed the other participants their national habits, customs and traditions, to raise awareness ",p:83,x:147,y:225,w:952,h:22},
{t:"about and deepen understanding of cultural differences.  ",p:83,x:147,y:248,w:477,h:22},
{t:"“Getting the participants to organise themselves was a central element of the exchange. It contributed to the ",p:83,x:147,y:293,w:953,h:22},
{t:"participants’ responsibility and their ability to handle problems independently, as well as encouraging them to ",p:83,x:147,y:316,w:953,h:22},
{t:"present their own opinions and to respect and accept the opinions of other people. It supported the personal ",p:83,x:147,y:338,w:953,h:22},
{t:"development of the young people, promoted tolerance and diminished prejudice.” (A participant from Georgia) ",p:83,x:147,y:361,w:922,h:22},
{t:" ",p:84,x:118,y:79,w:6,h:22},
{t:"79 ",p:84,x:1577,y:1143,w:26,h:22},
{t:"What are the funding rules?  ",p:84,x:118,y:113,w:426,h:35},
{t:"A)  Action 3.1 Overview of funding rules ",p:84,x:118,y:160,w:509,h:30},
{t:"The budget of the project must be drafted according to the following funding rules:  ",p:84,x:118,y:195,w:702,h:22},
{t:"Eligible costs ",p:84,x:313,y:252,w:128,h:23},
{t:"Financing ",p:84,x:674,y:242,w:96,h:22},
{t:"mechanism ",p:84,x:666,y:264,w:112,h:22},
{t:"Amount ",p:84,x:933,y:253,w:79,h:22},
{t:"Rule of allocation ",p:84,x:1193,y:253,w:169,h:22},
{t:"Reporting obligations ",p:84,x:1450,y:253,w:208,h:22},
{t:"Travel costs ",p:84,x:118,y:288,w:104,h:20},
{t:"Travel costs from home to the venue of the ",p:84,x:305,y:288,w:325,h:20},
{t:"project and return. Use of the cheapest ",p:84,x:305,y:308,w:295,h:20},
{t:"means and fares (Economy class flight ",p:84,x:305,y:328,w:288,h:20},
{t:"ticket, 2nd class train ticket). For itinerant ",p:84,x:305,y:347,w:306,h:21},
{t:"projects: travel costs from home to the ",p:84,x:305,y:368,w:292,h:20},
{t:"place where the Activity starts and travel ",p:84,x:305,y:389,w:305,h:20},
{t:"costs from the place where the Activity ",p:84,x:305,y:409,w:291,h:20},
{t:"ends to home. ",p:84,x:305,y:429,w:111,h:20},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:84,x:654,y:287,w:106,h:21},
{t:"actual costs ",p:84,x:654,y:307,w:91,h:21},
{t:"70% of eligible costs  ",p:84,x:807,y:288,w:163,h:20},
{t:"Automatic ",p:84,x:1156,y:288,w:78,h:20},
{t:"Full justification of the costs ",p:84,x:1418,y:288,w:211,h:20},
{t:"incurred, copy of travel ",p:84,x:1418,y:308,w:175,h:20},
{t:"tickets/invoices. ",p:84,x:1418,y:328,w:121,h:20},
{t:"Travel costs from home to the venue of the ",p:84,x:305,y:450,w:325,h:20},
{t:"project and return. Use of the cheapest ",p:84,x:305,y:470,w:295,h:20},
{t:"means and fares (Economy class flight ",p:84,x:305,y:490,w:288,h:20},
{t:"ticket, 2nd class train ticket) ",p:84,x:305,y:509,w:206,h:21},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:84,x:654,y:450,w:106,h:20},
{t:"actual costs ",p:84,x:654,y:470,w:91,h:20},
{t:"100% of eligible costs ",p:84,x:807,y:450,w:167,h:20},
{t:"Full justification of the costs ",p:84,x:1418,y:450,w:210,h:20},
{t:"incurred, copy of travel ",p:84,x:1418,y:470,w:175,h:20},
{t:"tickets/invoices. ",p:84,x:1418,y:490,w:121,h:20},
{t:"Costs related to an ",p:84,x:118,y:450,w:162,h:20},
{t:"Advance Planning ",p:84,x:118,y:470,w:154,h:20},
{t:"Visit ",p:84,x:118,y:490,w:41,h:20},
{t:"+  ",p:84,x:305,y:531,w:22,h:20},
{t:"Additional to contribute to accommodation ",p:84,x:305,y:552,w:318,h:20},
{t:"costs and other costs during the visit. ",p:84,x:305,y:572,w:281,h:20},
{t:"+ ",p:84,x:654,y:531,w:17,h:20},
{t:"Scale of unit ",p:84,x:654,y:551,w:96,h:21},
{t:"costs ",p:84,x:654,y:571,w:42,h:21},
{t:"+ ",p:84,x:807,y:532,w:17,h:20},
{t:"A3.1.1* ",p:84,x:808,y:553,w:62,h:20},
{t:"x number of nights (max. 2 nights) x ",p:84,x:807,y:574,w:276,h:20},
{t:"number of participants of Sending ",p:84,x:807,y:594,w:255,h:20},
{t:"Organisations ",p:84,x:807,y:614,w:105,h:20},
{t:"Conditional: Need for and ",p:84,x:1156,y:450,w:194,h:20},
{t:"objectives of Advance Planning ",p:84,x:1156,y:470,w:233,h:20},
{t:"Visit must be justified in the ",p:84,x:1156,y:490,w:210,h:20},
{t:"application form ",p:84,x:1156,y:510,w:123,h:20},
{t:"Achievements to be described in ",p:84,x:1418,y:531,w:243,h:20},
{t:"final report. ",p:84,x:1418,y:551,w:90,h:21},
{t:"Preparation costs ",p:84,x:118,y:635,w:151,h:20},
{t:"Any cost directly linked to the preparation ",p:84,x:305,y:635,w:312,h:20},
{t:"of the Activity and participants, including ",p:84,x:305,y:655,w:304,h:20},
{t:"insurance. ",p:84,x:305,y:675,w:80,h:20},
{t:"Scale of unit ",p:84,x:654,y:635,w:96,h:20},
{t:"costs ",p:84,x:654,y:655,w:42,h:20},
{t:"B3.1.1* ",p:84,x:808,y:657,w:62,h:20},
{t:"x number of promoters ",p:84,x:807,y:678,w:175,h:20},
{t:"Conditional: preparation ",p:84,x:1156,y:635,w:182,h:20},
{t:"activities must be clearly ",p:84,x:1156,y:655,w:185,h:20},
{t:"outlined in the application form ",p:84,x:1156,y:675,w:234,h:20},
{t:"Achievements to be described in ",p:84,x:1418,y:635,w:243,h:20},
{t:"final report. ",p:84,x:1418,y:655,w:91,h:20},
{t:"Lump sum ",p:84,x:654,y:699,w:81,h:20},
{t:"C3.1.1* ",p:84,x:808,y:720,w:62,h:20},
{t:"+ ",p:84,x:654,y:782,w:17,h:20},
{t:"Scale of unit ",p:84,x:654,y:802,w:96,h:20},
{t:"costs ",p:84,x:654,y:822,w:42,h:20},
{t:"+ ",p:84,x:807,y:782,w:17,h:20},
{t:"D3.1.1* x number of promoters.  ",p:84,x:808,y:803,w:249,h:20},
{t:"Maximum € 1500  ",p:84,x:807,y:825,w:153,h:22},
{t:"Activity costs ",p:84,x:118,y:699,w:116,h:20},
{t:"Any cost directly linked to the ",p:84,x:305,y:699,w:223,h:20},
{t:"implementation of the project. ",p:84,x:305,y:719,w:228,h:20},
{t:"+ ",p:84,x:654,y:848,w:17,h:20},
{t:"Scale of unit ",p:84,x:654,y:868,w:96,h:20},
{t:"costs ",p:84,x:654,y:888,w:42,h:20},
{t:"+  ",p:84,x:807,y:848,w:22,h:20},
{t:"E3.1.1* ",p:84,x:808,y:869,w:62,h:20},
{t:"x number of participants x number of nights ",p:84,x:807,y:891,w:329,h:20},
{t:"indicated in the programme of Activity ",p:84,x:807,y:911,w:286,h:20},
{t:"Automatic ",p:84,x:1156,y:699,w:78,h:20},
{t:"Achievements to be described in ",p:84,x:1418,y:699,w:243,h:20},
{t:"final report. ",p:84,x:1418,y:719,w:91,h:20},
{t:"Original signature list of all ",p:84,x:1418,y:739,w:202,h:20},
{t:"participants. ",p:84,x:1418,y:759,w:95,h:20},
{t:"Exceptional costs ",p:84,x:118,y:961,w:150,h:20},
{t:"Any cost directly related to young people ",p:84,x:308,y:961,w:306,h:20},
{t:"with fewer opportunities/special needs or ",p:84,x:305,y:981,w:308,h:20},
{t:"warranted by the special nature of the ",p:84,x:305,y:1001,w:287,h:20},
{t:"activities. ",p:84,x:305,y:1022,w:73,h:20},
{t:"Visa costs, visa-related costs and ",p:84,x:305,y:1042,w:247,h:20},
{t:"vaccination costs. ",p:84,x:305,y:1062,w:134,h:20},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:84,x:654,y:961,w:106,h:20},
{t:"actual costs ",p:84,x:654,y:981,w:91,h:20},
{t:"100% of eligible costs ",p:84,x:807,y:961,w:167,h:20},
{t:"Conditional: the request for ",p:84,x:1156,y:961,w:207,h:20},
{t:"financial support to cover ",p:84,x:1156,y:981,w:191,h:20},
{t:"exceptional costs must be ",p:84,x:1156,y:1001,w:195,h:20},
{t:"motivated in the application ",p:84,x:1156,y:1022,w:209,h:20},
{t:"form ",p:84,x:1156,y:1042,w:39,h:20},
{t:"Full justification of the costs ",p:84,x:1418,y:961,w:210,h:20},
{t:"incurred, copy of invoices/receipts. ",p:84,x:1418,y:981,w:261,h:20},
{t:" ",p:85,x:118,y:74,w:0,h:1},
{t:"80",p:85,x:1316,y:1166,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Costs for additional ",p:85,x:118,y:113,w:167,h:20},
{t:"dissemination and ",p:85,x:118,y:133,w:157,h:20},
{t:"exploitation of ",p:85,x:118,y:153,w:126,h:20},
{t:"results  ",p:85,x:118,y:173,w:66,h:20},
{t:"Costs linked to additional dissemination and ",p:85,x:305,y:113,w:327,h:20},
{t:"exploitation of project's results. ",p:85,x:305,y:133,w:235,h:20},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:85,x:654,y:113,w:106,h:20},
{t:"actual costs ",p:85,x:654,y:133,w:91,h:20},
{t:"100% of eligible costs ",p:85,x:807,y:113,w:167,h:20},
{t:"Up to € 500 x number of promoters. ",p:85,x:807,y:133,w:272,h:20},
{t:"Maximum € 2 500 ",p:85,x:807,y:153,w:137,h:20},
{t:"Conditional: dissemination and ",p:85,x:1156,y:113,w:230,h:20},
{t:"exploitation activities must be ",p:85,x:1156,y:133,w:223,h:20},
{t:"clearly outlined in the ",p:85,x:1156,y:153,w:163,h:20},
{t:"application form ",p:85,x:1156,y:173,w:123,h:20},
{t:"Full justification of the costs ",p:85,x:1418,y:113,w:210,h:20},
{t:"incurred, copy of invoices/receipts. ",p:85,x:1418,y:133,w:261,h:20},
{t:"Achievements to be described in ",p:85,x:1418,y:153,w:243,h:20},
{t:"final report. ",p:85,x:1418,y:173,w:91,h:20},
{t:"Lumps sums and scales of unit costs – adaptation based on the principle \"country where the Activity takes place\" ",p:85,x:147,y:217,w:1071,h:22},
{t:"* IMPORTANT! Lump sums and scales of unit costs change according to the country. The applicant must apply the lump sums and scales of unit costs of the country hosting the Activity ",p:85,x:118,y:266,w:1552,h:22},
{t:"(for Itinerant Exchanges, the applicant must use the lump sums and scales of unit costs of the country where the Activity is mostly taking place). The amounts applicable per country can be ",p:85,x:118,y:288,w:1571,h:22},
{t:"found in the table B) below. Promoters must use the amount in the corresponding column (A, B, C…) and row (country).  ",p:85,x:118,y:311,w:1011,h:22},
{t:"Which costs can be covered under the category exceptional costs?  ",p:85,x:118,y:405,w:635,h:22},
{t:"Exceptional costs eligible for grant are: ",p:85,x:118,y:450,w:328,h:22},
{t:"visa and visa-related costs as well as vaccination costs ",p:85,x:155,y:495,w:455,h:22},
{t:"costs related to young people with fewer opportunities and/or with special needs ",p:85,x:155,y:518,w:675,h:22},
{t:"costs warranted by the special nature of the activities.  ",p:85,x:155,y:540,w:459,h:22},
{t:"In the latter two cases, the grant may cover, for example, medical visits; health care; additional linguistic training/support; additional preparation; special premises or equipment; ",p:85,x:118,y:586,w:1525,h:22},
{t:"additional accompanying person; additional personal expenses in the case of economic disadvantage; translation/ interpretation.  ",p:85,x:118,y:608,w:1075,h:22},
{t:" ",p:86,x:88,y:79,w:6,h:22},
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{t:"B)  Lump sums and scales of unit costs ",p:86,x:88,y:118,w:492,h:30},
{t:"The lump sums and scales of unit costs for Action 3.1 Youth Exchanges are the following:  ",p:86,x:88,y:168,w:754,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:86,x:98,y:311,w:11,h:19},
{t:"Advance ",p:86,x:312,y:238,w:85,h:22},
{t:"planning visits ",p:86,x:284,y:261,w:142,h:22},
{t:"per participant ",p:86,x:282,y:284,w:145,h:22},
{t:"per night ",p:86,x:309,y:306,w:91,h:22},
{t:"Preparation ",p:86,x:470,y:250,w:116,h:22},
{t:"costs per ",p:86,x:483,y:272,w:90,h:22},
{t:"promoter ",p:86,x:481,y:295,w:93,h:22},
{t:"Activity  costs ",p:86,x:633,y:272,w:136,h:22},
{t:"Activity costs ",p:86,x:808,y:261,w:130,h:22},
{t:"per promoter ",p:86,x:809,y:284,w:130,h:22},
{t:"Activity cost ",p:86,x:986,y:250,w:121,h:22},
{t:"per participant ",p:86,x:974,y:272,w:145,h:22},
{t:"per night ",p:86,x:1001,y:295,w:91,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:86,x:98,y:339,w:11,h:19},
{t:"A3.1.1 ",p:86,x:322,y:334,w:65,h:22},
{t:"B3.1.1 ",p:86,x:495,y:334,w:66,h:22},
{t:"C3.1.1 ",p:86,x:668,y:334,w:65,h:22},
{t:"D3.1.1 ",p:86,x:840,y:334,w:67,h:22},
{t:"E3.1.1 ",p:86,x:1014,y:334,w:64,h:22},
{t:"Austria  ",p:86,x:143,y:372,w:78,h:22},
{t:"51 480 470 260 23 ",p:86,x:342,y:366,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Belgium  ",p:86,x:138,y:409,w:88,h:22},
{t:"56 480 450 250 21 ",p:86,x:342,y:402,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Bulgaria ",p:86,x:137,y:445,w:84,h:22},
{t:"46 480 340 190 18 ",p:86,x:342,y:439,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Cyprus  ",p:86,x:144,y:482,w:75,h:22},
{t:"46 480 420 240 17 ",p:86,x:342,y:476,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Czech Republic ",p:86,x:105,y:519,w:148,h:22},
{t:"45 480 410 230 17 ",p:86,x:342,y:512,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Denmark ",p:86,x:133,y:555,w:91,h:22},
{t:"60 480 560 310 23 ",p:86,x:342,y:549,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Estonia ",p:86,x:142,y:592,w:74,h:22},
{t:"48 480 390 220 18 ",p:86,x:342,y:586,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Finland ",p:86,x:142,y:629,w:74,h:22},
{t:"60 480 500 280 23 ",p:86,x:342,y:622,w:859,h:22},
{t:"France ",p:86,x:145,y:665,w:68,h:22},
{t:"54 480 500 280 21 ",p:86,x:342,y:659,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Germany ",p:86,x:134,y:702,w:90,h:22},
{t:"48 480 450 250 18 ",p:86,x:342,y:696,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Greece ",p:86,x:144,y:739,w:70,h:22},
{t:"58 480 430 240 23 ",p:86,x:342,y:732,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Hungary ",p:86,x:136,y:775,w:85,h:22},
{t:"47 480 380 210 19 ",p:86,x:342,y:769,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Iceland  ",p:86,x:141,y:812,w:81,h:22},
{t:"56 480 490 270 23 ",p:86,x:342,y:806,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Ireland ",p:86,x:142,y:849,w:74,h:22},
{t:"58 480 520 290 23 ",p:86,x:342,y:842,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Italy ",p:86,x:154,y:885,w:50,h:22},
{t:"52 480 490 270 23 ",p:86,x:342,y:879,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Latvia ",p:86,x:147,y:922,w:62,h:22},
{t:"51 480 380 210 19 ",p:86,x:342,y:916,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Liechtenstein  ",p:86,x:113,y:959,w:137,h:22},
{t:"58 480 510 280 23 ",p:86,x:342,y:952,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Lithuania  ",p:86,x:132,y:995,w:99,h:22},
{t:"51 480 380 210 19 ",p:86,x:342,y:989,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Luxemburg ",p:86,x:123,y:1032,w:112,h:22},
{t:"48 480 450 250 20 ",p:86,x:342,y:1026,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Malta ",p:86,x:150,y:1069,w:58,h:22},
{t:"57 480 420 230 22 ",p:86,x:342,y:1062,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Netherlands ",p:86,x:119,y:1105,w:120,h:22},
{t:"59 480 480 270 23 ",p:86,x:342,y:1099,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Norway ",p:86,x:140,y:1142,w:78,h:22},
{t:"60 480 570 320 23 ",p:86,x:342,y:1136,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Poland ",p:86,x:144,y:1179,w:70,h:22},
{t:"51 480 380 210 19 ",p:86,x:342,y:1172,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Portugal ",p:86,x:136,y:1215,w:85,h:22},
{t:"57 480 430 240 22 ",p:86,x:342,y:1209,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Romania ",p:86,x:135,y:1252,w:88,h:22},
{t:"46 480 340 190 18 ",p:86,x:342,y:1246,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Slovakia ",p:86,x:137,y:1289,w:84,h:22},
{t:"51 480 410 230 20 ",p:86,x:342,y:1282,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Slovenia ",p:86,x:136,y:1325,w:85,h:22},
{t:"51 480 410 230 19 ",p:86,x:342,y:1319,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Spain ",p:86,x:150,y:1362,w:58,h:22},
{t:"49 480 460 250 19 ",p:86,x:342,y:1356,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Sweden ",p:86,x:139,y:1399,w:80,h:22},
{t:"60 480 490 270 23 ",p:86,x:342,y:1392,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Turkey ",p:86,x:144,y:1435,w:70,h:22},
{t:"46 480 340 190 18 ",p:86,x:342,y:1429,w:859,h:22},
{t:"United Kingdom  ",p:86,x:100,y:1472,w:162,h:22},
{t:"60 480 570 320 23 ",p:86,x:342,y:1466,w:859,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:86,x:98,y:1503,w:11,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:86,x:277,y:1503,w:11,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:86,x:450,y:1503,w:11,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:86,x:623,y:1503,w:11,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:86,x:796,y:1503,w:11,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:86,x:969,y:1503,w:11,h:19},
{t:"Partner Country ",p:86,x:101,y:1536,w:156,h:22},
{t:"48 480 360 200 15 ",p:86,x:342,y:1530,w:859,h:22},
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{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:87,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:87,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"What is a Training and Networking project with Neighbouring ",p:87,x:147,y:178,w:957,h:35},
{t:"Partner Countries?  ",p:87,x:147,y:213,w:292,h:35},
{t:"A Training and Networking project can be of two types: ",p:87,x:147,y:284,w:465,h:22},
{t:"a project promoting exchanges, cooperation and training in the field of youth work. It will be developed with ",p:87,x:185,y:329,w:913,h:22},
{t:"a view to implementing an Activity which supports capacity-building and innovation among promoters, as ",p:87,x:185,y:352,w:916,h:22},
{t:"well as the exchange of experience, expertise and good practice among those who are involved in youth ",p:87,x:185,y:373,w:915,h:23},
{t:"work ",p:87,x:185,y:397,w:46,h:22},
{t:"a project leading to the development of further projects under the Youth in Action Programme. It will be ",p:87,x:185,y:419,w:915,h:22},
{t:"developed with a view to implementing an Activity which helps all potential promoters to prepare and ",p:87,x:185,y:442,w:917,h:22},
{t:"develop new projects under the Youth in Action Programme, notably by ensuring support and know-how for ",p:87,x:185,y:465,w:913,h:22},
{t:"the development of the projects; support for partner-finding; tools and means to improve the quality of the ",p:87,x:185,y:487,w:914,h:22},
{t:"projects. ",p:87,x:185,y:510,w:77,h:22},
{t:"The project has three phases: ",p:87,x:147,y:555,w:253,h:22},
{t:"planning and preparation ",p:87,x:185,y:600,w:213,h:22},
{t:"implementation of the Activity ",p:87,x:185,y:623,w:253,h:22},
{t:"evaluation (including reflection on a possible follow-up). ",p:87,x:185,y:645,w:468,h:23},
{t:"Non-formal learning principles and practice are reflected throughout the project. ",p:87,x:147,y:691,w:670,h:22},
{t:"Training and Networking Activity  ",p:87,x:147,y:734,w:430,h:30},
{t:"A Training and Networking (T&N) Project is developed with a view to implementing one of the following ",p:87,x:147,y:777,w:956,h:22},
{t:"Activities: ",p:87,x:147,y:800,w:85,h:22},
{t:"Job Shadowing (Practical learning experience) − A short stay with a partner organisation in another country ",p:87,x:147,y:845,w:953,h:22},
{t:"with the aim of exchanging good practice, acquiring skills and knowledge and/or building long-term partnerships ",p:87,x:147,y:868,w:951,h:22},
{t:"through participative observation. ",p:87,x:147,y:891,w:284,h:22},
{t:"Feasibility Visit ",p:87,x:147,y:936,w:152,h:22},
{t:"− A short meeting with potential partners to explore and/or prepare for a potential trans-",p:87,x:303,y:936,w:788,h:22},
{t:"national project. Feasibility meetings aim to improve and develop existing cooperation and/or to prepare a future ",p:87,x:147,y:959,w:951,h:22},
{t:"project within the Youth in Action Programme. ",p:87,x:147,y:982,w:390,h:22},
{t:"Evaluation Meeting − A meeting planned with partners, aiming to evaluate past meetings, seminars, training ",p:87,x:147,y:1027,w:952,h:22},
{t:"courses. These meetings help partners to evaluate and discuss potential follow-up after undertaking a common ",p:87,x:147,y:1050,w:952,h:22},
{t:"project. ",p:87,x:147,y:1072,w:68,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:87,x:147,y:1095,w:11,h:22},
{t:"Study Visit − An organised study programme, for a short period, that offers a view of youth work and/or youth ",p:87,x:147,y:1118,w:951,h:22},
{t:"policy provisions in one host country. Study visits focus on a theme and consist of visits and meetings to different ",p:87,x:147,y:1141,w:950,h:22},
{t:"projects and organisations in a chosen country.  ",p:87,x:147,y:1163,w:403,h:22},
{t:"Partnership-building Activity − An event organised with a view to allowing participants to find partners for ",p:87,x:147,y:1208,w:952,h:22},
{t:"trans-national cooperation and/or for project development. Partnership-building Activity brings together potential ",p:87,x:147,y:1231,w:951,h:22},
{t:"partners and facilitates the development of new projects around a chosen topic and/or an Action of the Youth in ",p:87,x:147,y:1254,w:951,h:22},
{t:"Action Programme. ",p:87,x:147,y:1277,w:164,h:22},
{t:"Seminar − An event organised to provide a platform for discussion and exchange of good practice, based on ",p:87,x:147,y:1322,w:953,h:22},
{t:"theoretical inputs, around a chosen theme or themes which are relevant to the youth work field.  ",p:87,x:147,y:1345,w:809,h:22},
{t:"Training Course − An educational learning programme on specific topics, aiming to improve participants’ ",p:87,x:147,y:1390,w:955,h:22},
{t:"competences, knowledge, skills and attitudes. Training courses lead to higher quality practice in youth work in ",p:87,x:147,y:1413,w:952,h:22},
{t:"general and/or, specifically, Youth in Action projects.  ",p:87,x:147,y:1436,w:448,h:22},
{t:"Networking − Combination or series of Activities aiming to create new networks, or to strengthen and widen ",p:87,x:147,y:1481,w:952,h:22},
{t:"existing networks under the Youth in Action Programme. ",p:87,x:147,y:1504,w:475,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:88,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:88,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"83",p:88,x:1034,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 3.1 - Cooperation with Neighbouring Partner Countries   ",p:88,x:421,y:89,w:601,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:88,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"What are the criteria used to assess a Training and Networking ",p:88,x:147,y:155,w:955,h:35},
{t:"project?  ",p:88,x:147,y:190,w:137,h:35},
{t:"Eligibility criteria ",p:88,x:147,y:259,w:221,h:30},
{t:"Eligible promoters ",p:88,x:147,y:410,w:177,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter must be: ",p:88,x:366,y:307,w:206,h:23},
{t:"a non profit/non governmental organisation; or  ",p:88,x:403,y:331,w:402,h:22},
{t:"a local, regional public body; or ",p:88,x:403,y:354,w:266,h:22},
{t:"an informal group of young people (Reminder: in case of an informal group, one of ",p:88,x:403,y:375,w:694,h:23},
{t:"the members of the group assumes the role of representative and takes ",p:88,x:403,y:399,w:602,h:22},
{t:"responsibility on behalf of the group); or ",p:88,x:403,y:422,w:341,h:22},
{t:"a body active at European level in the youth field. ",p:88,x:403,y:443,w:417,h:23},
{t:"Each promoter must be from a Programme Country or from a Neighbouring Partner ",p:88,x:366,y:489,w:697,h:22},
{t:"Country and must sign the Preliminary Agreement included in the application form. ",p:88,x:366,y:512,w:692,h:22},
{t:"Number of ",p:88,x:147,y:628,w:105,h:22},
{t:"promoters ",p:88,x:147,y:650,w:103,h:22},
{t:"Job Shadowing: one promoter from an EU country and one promoter from a ",p:88,x:366,y:548,w:656,h:22},
{t:"Neighbouring Partner Country. ",p:88,x:366,y:571,w:258,h:22},
{t:"Feasibility Visit: at least two promoters from different countries, of which at least ",p:88,x:366,y:594,w:697,h:22},
{t:"one is from an EU country and one is from a Neighbouring Partner Country. ",p:88,x:366,y:616,w:632,h:22},
{t:"Evaluation Meeting, Study Visit, Partnership-Building, Seminar and Training ",p:88,x:366,y:639,w:715,h:22},
{t:"Course: at least four promoters from different countries, of which at least one is from ",p:88,x:366,y:661,w:722,h:22},
{t:"an EU country and two, are from Neighbouring Partner Countries. ",p:88,x:366,y:684,w:549,h:22},
{t:"Networking: at least six promoters from different countries, of which at least one is ",p:88,x:366,y:707,w:711,h:22},
{t:"from an EU country and three are from Neighbouring Partner Countries. ",p:88,x:366,y:729,w:601,h:22},
{t:"Eligible participants ",p:88,x:147,y:777,w:192,h:22},
{t:"No age limits. Participants must be legally resident in a Programme Country or a ",p:88,x:366,y:764,w:670,h:23},
{t:"Neighbouring Partner Country. ",p:88,x:366,y:788,w:258,h:22},
{t:"Number of ",p:88,x:147,y:881,w:105,h:22},
{t:"participants ",p:88,x:147,y:904,w:118,h:22},
{t:"Job Shadowing: up to 2 participants.  ",p:88,x:366,y:824,w:333,h:22},
{t:"Feasibility Visit: up to 2 participants per promoter. ",p:88,x:366,y:847,w:442,h:22},
{t:"Evaluation Meeting, Study Visit, Partnership-Building, Seminar and Training ",p:88,x:366,y:870,w:719,h:22},
{t:"Course: up to 50 participants (including trainers and facilitators) representing each ",p:88,x:366,y:892,w:698,h:22},
{t:"promoter. The appropriate number of participants depends on the nature and the type ",p:88,x:366,y:915,w:723,h:22},
{t:"of the Activity. ",p:88,x:366,y:937,w:125,h:22},
{t:"Networking: no limitation on the number of participants. ",p:88,x:366,y:960,w:488,h:22},
{t:"Venue(s) of the ",p:88,x:147,y:1053,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Activity ",p:88,x:147,y:1076,w:76,h:22},
{t:"All T&N Activities, except Networking: the Activity must take place in the country ",p:88,x:366,y:996,w:721,h:22},
{t:"of one of the promoters. ",p:88,x:366,y:1019,w:208,h:22},
{t:"Exception: the Activity cannot take place in a Mediterranean Partner Country.  ",p:88,x:366,y:1042,w:664,h:22},
{t:"Networking: the Activity must take place in the country(ies) of one or more ",p:88,x:366,y:1087,w:645,h:22},
{t:"promoters. Exception: the Activity cannot take place in a Mediterranean Partner ",p:88,x:366,y:1109,w:678,h:22},
{t:"Country.  ",p:88,x:366,y:1132,w:82,h:22},
{t:"Duration of project ",p:88,x:147,y:1167,w:184,h:23},
{t:"Between 3 and 18 months. ",p:88,x:366,y:1168,w:229,h:22},
{t:"Duration of Activity ",p:88,x:147,y:1271,w:189,h:23},
{t:"Job Shadowing: 10 to 20 working days (excluding travel days); ",p:88,x:366,y:1204,w:546,h:22},
{t:"Feasibility Visit: 2 to 3 working days (excluding travel days);  ",p:88,x:366,y:1227,w:531,h:22},
{t:"Evaluation Meeting, Study Visit, Partnership-Building, Seminar and Training ",p:88,x:366,y:1250,w:715,h:22},
{t:"Course: as a general rule, activities should not last more than 10 days (excluding ",p:88,x:366,y:1272,w:684,h:22},
{t:"travel days). The appropriate duration of the Activity may differ according to the type ",p:88,x:366,y:1295,w:713,h:22},
{t:"of Activity organised; ",p:88,x:366,y:1318,w:180,h:22},
{t:"Networking: Between 3 and 15 months. ",p:88,x:366,y:1340,w:352,h:22},
{t:"Activity programme ",p:88,x:147,y:1398,w:191,h:23},
{t:"All T&N Activities except Networking: a detailed daily timetable of the Activity ",p:88,x:366,y:1376,w:693,h:22},
{t:"must be annexed to the application form. ",p:88,x:366,y:1398,w:348,h:23},
{t:"Networking: an overview of the Activity must be annexed to the application form.  ",p:88,x:366,y:1422,w:703,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:89,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"84",p:89,x:1059,y:1680,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:89,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:89,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Who can apply? ",p:89,x:147,y:278,w:154,h:22},
{t:"A promoter assumes the role of coordinator and applies to the relevant Agency (see ",p:89,x:366,y:164,w:701,h:22},
{t:"section ‘where to apply?’ below) for the whole project on behalf of all promoters. Not ",p:89,x:366,y:187,w:711,h:22},
{t:"all promoters can be applicants; the following promoters cannot apply: ",p:89,x:366,y:210,w:637,h:22},
{t:"an informal group of young people ",p:89,x:403,y:232,w:293,h:22},
{t:"a promoter from a Neighbouring Partner Country. Exception, a promoter from ",p:89,x:403,y:255,w:650,h:22},
{t:"South East Europe can apply if it hosts the Activity. ",p:89,x:403,y:277,w:429,h:23},
{t:"In the case of projects submitted to the National Agencies: if the project takes place in ",p:89,x:366,y:323,w:724,h:22},
{t:"a Programme Country, the applicant must be the promoter hosting the Activity.  ",p:89,x:366,y:345,w:669,h:22},
{t:"A promoter wishing to apply must be legally established in its country.  ",p:89,x:366,y:390,w:593,h:23},
{t:"Where to apply?  ",p:89,x:147,y:495,w:164,h:22},
{t:"Applications to be submitted to the Executive Agency: ",p:89,x:366,y:427,w:514,h:22},
{t:"project applications by bodies active at European level in the youth field ",p:89,x:403,y:450,w:601,h:22},
{t:"project applications by promoters established in South East Europe and hosting the ",p:89,x:403,y:472,w:694,h:22},
{t:"Activity. ",p:89,x:403,y:495,w:71,h:22},
{t:"Applications to be submitted to the National Agencies: project applications by ",p:89,x:366,y:540,w:710,h:22},
{t:"all other eligible applicants. ",p:89,x:366,y:563,w:231,h:22},
{t:"When to apply? ",p:89,x:147,y:610,w:152,h:22},
{t:"The project must be submitted for the application deadline corresponding to the start ",p:89,x:366,y:598,w:713,h:23},
{t:"date of the project (please consult Part C of this Guide). ",p:89,x:366,y:621,w:469,h:22},
{t:"How to apply? ",p:89,x:147,y:669,w:140,h:22},
{t:"The application must be introduced in compliance with the application modalities, as ",p:89,x:366,y:658,w:704,h:22},
{t:"described in Part C of this Guide. ",p:89,x:366,y:680,w:277,h:22},
{t:"Other criteria ",p:89,x:147,y:748,w:132,h:22},
{t:"Protection and safety of participants: ",p:89,x:363,y:711,w:356,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must guarantee that appropriate measures to ensure the safety and ",p:89,x:363,y:734,w:686,h:22},
{t:"protection of participants are foreseen in the project (please consult Part A of this ",p:89,x:363,y:757,w:682,h:22},
{t:"Guide). ",p:89,x:363,y:779,w:66,h:22},
{t:"Exclusion criteria ",p:89,x:147,y:831,w:224,h:30},
{t:"  ",p:89,x:147,y:905,w:11,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must state, when signing the form, that they are not in any of the ",p:89,x:366,y:882,w:670,h:22},
{t:"situations which would prevent them from receiving a grant from the European Union ",p:89,x:366,y:905,w:714,h:22},
{t:"(please consult Part C of this Guide).  ",p:89,x:366,y:927,w:315,h:22},
{t:"Selection criteria ",p:89,x:147,y:979,w:218,h:30},
{t:"Financial capacity ",p:89,x:147,y:1053,w:173,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show that they have stable and sufficient sources of funding to ",p:89,x:366,y:1030,w:691,h:22},
{t:"maintain their activity throughout the period during which the project is being carried ",p:89,x:366,y:1053,w:712,h:22},
{t:"out and to participate in its funding.  ",p:89,x:366,y:1075,w:309,h:22},
{t:"Operational capacity ",p:89,x:147,y:1123,w:199,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show they have the necessary competencies and motivation to ",p:89,x:366,y:1111,w:689,h:22},
{t:"complete the proposed project. ",p:89,x:366,y:1134,w:264,h:22},
{t:"Award criteria ",p:89,x:147,y:1186,w:185,h:30},
{t:"Projects will be assessed against the following criteria: ",p:89,x:147,y:1229,w:456,h:22},
{t:"Relevance to the ",p:89,x:147,y:1279,w:163,h:22},
{t:"objectives and ",p:89,x:147,y:1302,w:142,h:22},
{t:"priorities of the ",p:89,x:147,y:1324,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Programme ",p:89,x:147,y:1347,w:115,h:22},
{t:"(30%) ",p:89,x:147,y:1370,w:68,h:22},
{t:"The relevance to: ",p:89,x:366,y:1282,w:150,h:22},
{t:"the general objectives of the Programme  ",p:89,x:403,y:1305,w:350,h:22},
{t:"the specific aims of the sub-Action ",p:89,x:403,y:1328,w:290,h:22},
{t:"the permanent priorities of the Programme  ",p:89,x:403,y:1350,w:367,h:22},
{t:"the annual priorities identified at European and, where relevant or specified, at ",p:89,x:403,y:1373,w:659,h:22},
{t:"national level. ",p:89,x:403,y:1395,w:120,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:90,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:90,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"85",p:90,x:1034,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 3.1 - Cooperation with Neighbouring Partner Countries   ",p:90,x:421,y:89,w:601,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:90,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the ",p:90,x:147,y:246,w:133,h:22},
{t:"project and methods ",p:90,x:147,y:269,w:200,h:22},
{t:"proposed (50%) ",p:90,x:147,y:292,w:161,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project design  ",p:90,x:403,y:156,w:280,h:22},
{t:"(quality of the partnership/active involvement of all promoters in the project; ",p:90,x:403,y:177,w:643,h:23},
{t:"quality of the preparation phase; quality of the Activity programme; quality of the ",p:90,x:403,y:201,w:681,h:22},
{t:"evaluation phase) ",p:90,x:403,y:224,w:152,h:22},
{t:"The quality of project content and methodology  ",p:90,x:403,y:246,w:460,h:22},
{t:"(theme of common interest and relevance to the group of participants; non-formal ",p:90,x:403,y:269,w:689,h:22},
{t:"learning methods applied; active involvement of participants in the project; ",p:90,x:403,y:292,w:627,h:22},
{t:"promotion of social and personal development of participants involved; ",p:90,x:403,y:314,w:593,h:22},
{t:"intercultural dimension; European dimension) ",p:90,x:403,y:337,w:382,h:22},
{t:"The quality and visibility of project's reach  ",p:90,x:403,y:359,w:411,h:22},
{t:"(impact, multiplying effect and follow-up; visibility of the project/visibility of Youth ",p:90,x:403,y:381,w:685,h:23},
{t:"in Action Programme; dissemination and exploitation of results).                             ",p:90,x:403,y:404,w:701,h:23},
{t:"Profile and number ",p:90,x:147,y:519,w:186,h:22},
{t:"of participants and ",p:90,x:147,y:541,w:182,h:22},
{t:"promoters (20%) ",p:90,x:147,y:564,w:172,h:22},
{t:"Involvement of promoters and/or participants working with/for young people with ",p:90,x:403,y:427,w:683,h:23},
{t:"fewer opportunities ",p:90,x:403,y:450,w:166,h:23},
{t:"Involvement of project-leaders, project-supervisors and advisers in the youth field  ",p:90,x:403,y:474,w:690,h:22},
{t:"Appropriate number of participants and duration of the Activity according to the ",p:90,x:403,y:496,w:666,h:22},
{t:"nature of the project/balance of participants in terms of country origin ",p:90,x:403,y:519,w:587,h:22},
{t:"Geographical balance: balance between the number of promoters/participants ",p:90,x:403,y:542,w:651,h:22},
{t:"from Programme Countries and the number of promoters/participants from ",p:90,x:403,y:564,w:628,h:22},
{t:"Neighbouring Partner Countries ",p:90,x:403,y:587,w:266,h:22},
{t:"Regional cooperation: involvement of promoters from Neighbouring Partner ",p:90,x:403,y:609,w:631,h:22},
{t:"Countries belonging to the same region (i.e. either from EECA, or from MEDA, or ",p:90,x:403,y:632,w:674,h:22},
{t:"from SEE).  ",p:90,x:403,y:655,w:99,h:22},
{t:"What else should you know about a project in cooperation with ",p:90,x:147,y:700,w:955,h:35},
{t:"Neighbouring Partner Countries?  ",p:90,x:147,y:735,w:500,h:35},
{t:"Cooperation with Mediterranean Partner Countries - Euro-Med Youth ",p:90,x:147,y:804,w:874,h:30},
{t:"Programme  ",p:90,x:147,y:834,w:161,h:30},
{t:"Projects involving Mediterranean Partner Countries can be funded under the Youth in Action Programme only if ",p:90,x:147,y:876,w:952,h:23},
{t:"the activities take place in one of the Programme Countries.  ",p:90,x:147,y:900,w:508,h:22},
{t:"Projects taking place in a Mediterranean Partner Country can be supported through the Euro-Med Youth ",p:90,x:147,y:945,w:956,h:22},
{t:"Programme, which is managed by the EuropeAid Co-operation Office. This Programme is implemented through ",p:90,x:147,y:968,w:953,h:22},
{t:"specific structures called Euro-Med Youth Units (EMYUs), which are established in Mediterranean Partner ",p:90,x:147,y:990,w:957,h:22},
{t:"Countries. Projects to be funded under the Euro-Med Youth Programme should be presented by promoters based ",p:90,x:147,y:1013,w:951,h:22},
{t:"in one of the participating Mediterranean Partner Countries to their relevant EMYU. The conditions and criteria on ",p:90,x:147,y:1035,w:951,h:22},
{t:"how to submit a project under the Euro-Med Youth Programme are explained in specific calls for proposals, which ",p:90,x:147,y:1058,w:950,h:22},
{t:"are published by the EMYUs. Calls for proposals and relating application forms as well as additional information ",p:90,x:147,y:1081,w:952,h:22},
{t:"on the Euro-Med Youth Programme can be found online at the following address: www.euromedyouth.net  ",p:90,x:147,y:1103,w:891,h:22},
{t:"Multi-Measure projects ",p:90,x:147,y:1147,w:298,h:30},
{t:"Multi-Measure projects do not apply to sub-Action 3.1. ",p:90,x:147,y:1189,w:455,h:22},
{t:"Youthpass  ",p:90,x:147,y:1255,w:145,h:30},
{t:"Every person who has taken part in a Youth in Action project under Action 3.1 (Training Courses) is entitled to ",p:90,x:147,y:1298,w:952,h:22},
{t:"receive a Youthpass certificate, which describes and validates the non-formal and informal learning experience ",p:90,x:147,y:1321,w:952,h:22},
{t:"acquired during the project. For more information on Youthpass, please consult Part A of this Guide or ",p:90,x:147,y:1343,w:956,h:22},
{t:"www.youthpass.eu. ",p:90,x:147,y:1366,w:168,h:22},
{t:"Example of a Training and Networking project with Neighbouring Partner ",p:90,x:147,y:1432,w:954,h:30},
{t:"Countries ",p:90,x:147,y:1462,w:128,h:30},
{t:"An Albanian organisation hosted a study visit about the social inclusion of minorities into society for 14 young ",p:90,x:147,y:1505,w:952,h:22},
{t:"people in Tirana. Partner organisations worked with minorities in Belgium, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina and ",p:90,x:147,y:1528,w:952,h:22},
{t:"Albania. They visited different Albanian youth organisations, participated in discussions and exercises and ",p:90,x:147,y:1550,w:956,h:22},
{t:"developed ideas for future projects. ",p:90,x:147,y:1573,w:300,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:91,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"86",p:91,x:1059,y:1680,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:91,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:91,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"\"We knew that many prejudices existed about our country, and this made us feel more responsible. Curiously, we ",p:91,x:147,y:157,w:950,h:22},
{t:"started to see our city in a different way than before the study visit. We wondered whether some specific ",p:91,x:147,y:180,w:954,h:22},
{t:"construction work would be finished in time. It was a really great experience to participate in the study visit, and ",p:91,x:147,y:203,w:951,h:22},
{t:"I hope there will be more in the future.\" (Albanian participant) ",p:91,x:147,y:225,w:522,h:22},
{t:" ",p:92,x:88,y:73,w:5,h:22},
{t:"87 ",p:92,x:1607,y:1143,w:26,h:22},
{t:"What are the funding rules?  ",p:92,x:88,y:117,w:426,h:35},
{t:"The budget of the project must be drafted according to the following funding rules:   ",p:92,x:88,y:165,w:708,h:22},
{t:"A) Overview of funding rules for all activities except Networking Activities  ",p:92,x:88,y:198,w:945,h:30},
{t:"Eligible costs ",p:92,x:316,y:260,w:114,h:21},
{t:"Eligibility of the ",p:92,x:706,y:241,w:136,h:20},
{t:"expense according to ",p:92,x:683,y:261,w:183,h:20},
{t:"type of Activity ",p:92,x:708,y:282,w:131,h:20},
{t:"Financing ",p:92,x:916,y:251,w:85,h:20},
{t:"mechanism ",p:92,x:909,y:271,w:100,h:20},
{t:"Amount ",p:92,x:1074,y:261,w:70,h:20},
{t:"Rule of allocation ",p:92,x:1240,y:261,w:151,h:20},
{t:"Reporting obligations ",p:92,x:1471,y:261,w:185,h:20},
{t:"Participants’ ",p:92,x:88,y:303,w:110,h:20},
{t:"travel costs ",p:92,x:88,y:323,w:101,h:20},
{t:"Travel costs from home to the venue of the project and ",p:92,x:217,y:303,w:414,h:20},
{t:"return. Use of the cheapest means and fares (Economy ",p:92,x:217,y:323,w:412,h:20},
{t:"class flight ticket, 2nd class train ticket). ",p:92,x:217,y:342,w:293,h:21},
{t:"All Activities  ",p:92,x:675,y:303,w:97,h:20},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:92,x:891,y:302,w:106,h:21},
{t:"actual costs ",p:92,x:891,y:322,w:91,h:21},
{t:"70% of eligible ",p:92,x:1044,y:303,w:115,h:20},
{t:"costs ",p:92,x:1044,y:323,w:42,h:20},
{t:"Automatic ",p:92,x:1192,y:303,w:78,h:20},
{t:"Full justification of the costs ",p:92,x:1457,y:303,w:211,h:20},
{t:"incurred, copy of travel ",p:92,x:1457,y:323,w:175,h:20},
{t:"tickets/invoices. ",p:92,x:1457,y:343,w:121,h:20},
{t:"Accommoda",p:92,x:88,y:364,w:101,h:20},
{t:"tion / food ",p:92,x:88,y:384,w:94,h:20},
{t:"costs ",p:92,x:88,y:404,w:47,h:20},
{t:"Contribution to accommodation costs and costs for meals. ",p:92,x:217,y:364,w:432,h:20},
{t:"All Activities  ",p:92,x:675,y:364,w:98,h:20},
{t:"Scale of unit ",p:92,x:891,y:363,w:96,h:21},
{t:"costs ",p:92,x:891,y:383,w:42,h:21},
{t:"A3.1.2* ",p:92,x:1045,y:385,w:62,h:20},
{t:" x number of ",p:92,x:1044,y:406,w:99,h:20},
{t:"nights x number ",p:92,x:1044,y:426,w:125,h:20},
{t:"of participants  ",p:92,x:1044,y:447,w:115,h:20},
{t:"Automatic Achievements ",p:92,x:1192,y:364,w:558,h:20},
{t:"to ",p:92,x:1564,y:364,w:206,h:20},
{t:"described in final report. ",p:92,x:1457,y:383,w:184,h:21},
{t:"Original signature list of all ",p:92,x:1457,y:404,w:201,h:20},
{t:"participants. ",p:92,x:1457,y:424,w:95,h:20},
{t:"Lump sum  ",p:92,x:891,y:467,w:87,h:21},
{t:"B3.1.2* ",p:92,x:1045,y:489,w:62,h:20},
{t:"Activity ",p:92,x:88,y:468,w:68,h:20},
{t:"costs ",p:92,x:88,y:488,w:47,h:20},
{t:"All other costs directly linked to the implementation of the ",p:92,x:217,y:468,w:432,h:20},
{t:"project, including insurance. ",p:92,x:217,y:488,w:212,h:20},
{t:"- Study visit  ",p:92,x:675,y:468,w:97,h:20},
{t:"- Evaluation meeting  ",p:92,x:675,y:488,w:162,h:20},
{t:"- Seminar ",p:92,x:675,y:508,w:76,h:20},
{t:"- Partnership-building ",p:92,x:675,y:528,w:163,h:20},
{t:"Activity  ",p:92,x:675,y:548,w:63,h:20},
{t:"- Training  ",p:92,x:675,y:568,w:81,h:20},
{t:"+ ",p:92,x:891,y:531,w:17,h:20},
{t:"Scale of unit ",p:92,x:891,y:551,w:96,h:20},
{t:"costs ",p:92,x:891,y:571,w:42,h:20},
{t:"+ ",p:92,x:1044,y:531,w:17,h:20},
{t:"C3.1.2* ",p:92,x:1045,y:552,w:62,h:20},
{t:" x number of ",p:92,x:1044,y:574,w:99,h:20},
{t:"participants ",p:92,x:1044,y:594,w:90,h:20},
{t:"Automatic Achievements ",p:92,x:1192,y:468,w:558,h:20},
{t:"to ",p:92,x:1564,y:468,w:206,h:20},
{t:"described in final report. ",p:92,x:1457,y:488,w:184,h:20},
{t:"Original signature list of all ",p:92,x:1457,y:508,w:201,h:20},
{t:"participants. ",p:92,x:1457,y:528,w:95,h:20},
{t:"Training ",p:92,x:88,y:615,w:73,h:20},
{t:"tools  ",p:92,x:88,y:635,w:50,h:20},
{t:"Contribution to trainers’ fees and training materials. ",p:92,x:217,y:615,w:385,h:20},
{t:"Training courses ",p:92,x:675,y:615,w:126,h:20},
{t:"Scale of unit cost  ",p:92,x:891,y:615,w:136,h:20},
{t:"D3.1.2* ",p:92,x:1045,y:636,w:63,h:20},
{t:" x number of ",p:92,x:1044,y:657,w:99,h:20},
{t:"days  ",p:92,x:1044,y:677,w:44,h:20},
{t:"Automatic Achievements ",p:92,x:1192,y:615,w:558,h:20},
{t:"to ",p:92,x:1564,y:615,w:206,h:20},
{t:"described in final report. ",p:92,x:1457,y:635,w:184,h:20},
{t:"Exceptional ",p:92,x:88,y:698,w:102,h:20},
{t:"costs ",p:92,x:88,y:718,w:47,h:20},
{t:" Any cost directly related to young people with fewer ",p:92,x:217,y:698,w:394,h:20},
{t:"opportunities/special needs or warranted by the special ",p:92,x:217,y:718,w:412,h:20},
{t:"nature of the activities. ",p:92,x:217,y:739,w:175,h:20},
{t:"Visa costs, visa-related costs and vaccination costs. ",p:92,x:217,y:759,w:382,h:20},
{t:"All Activities  ",p:92,x:675,y:698,w:97,h:20},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:92,x:891,y:698,w:106,h:20},
{t:"actual costs ",p:92,x:891,y:718,w:91,h:20},
{t:"100% of eligible ",p:92,x:1044,y:698,w:124,h:20},
{t:"costs  ",p:92,x:1044,y:718,w:47,h:20},
{t:"Conditional: the request for ",p:92,x:1192,y:698,w:207,h:20},
{t:"financial support to cover ",p:92,x:1192,y:718,w:191,h:20},
{t:"exceptional costs must be ",p:92,x:1192,y:739,w:195,h:20},
{t:"motivated in the application ",p:92,x:1192,y:759,w:209,h:20},
{t:"form ",p:92,x:1192,y:779,w:39,h:20},
{t:"Full justification of the costs ",p:92,x:1457,y:698,w:210,h:20},
{t:"incurred, copy of ",p:92,x:1457,y:718,w:129,h:20},
{t:"invoices/receipts. ",p:92,x:1457,y:739,w:131,h:20},
{t:"Lumps sums and scales of unit costs – adaptation based on the principles \"country where the Activity takes place\"  ",p:92,x:88,y:828,w:1086,h:22},
{t:"* IMPORTANT! Lump sums and scales of unit costs change according to the country. The applicant must apply the lump sums and scales of unit costs of the country hosting the Activity. ",p:92,x:88,y:876,w:1558,h:22},
{t:"The amounts applicable per country can be found in the table C) below. Promoters must use the amount in the corresponding column (A, B, C…) and row (country).  ",p:92,x:88,y:899,w:1375,h:22},
{t:"Which costs can be covered under the category exceptional costs?  ",p:92,x:88,y:947,w:635,h:22},
{t:"Exceptional costs eligible for grant are considered: ",p:92,x:88,y:970,w:423,h:22},
{t:"visa and visa-related costs as well as vaccination costs ",p:92,x:126,y:992,w:455,h:22},
{t:"costs related to participants with special needs. ",p:92,x:126,y:1015,w:397,h:22},
{t:"In the latter cases, the grant may cover, for example, medical visits; health care; additional linguistic training/support; additional preparation; special premises or equipment; additional ",p:92,x:88,y:1038,w:1584,h:22},
{t:"accompanying person; additional personal expenses in the case of economic disadvantage; translation/interpretation.  ",p:92,x:88,y:1060,w:983,h:22},
{t:" ",p:93,x:88,y:74,w:0,h:1},
{t:"88 ",p:93,x:1607,y:1143,w:26,h:22},
{t:"B) Overview of funding rules for Networking Activities ",p:93,x:88,y:109,w:688,h:30},
{t:"Eligible costs ",p:93,x:271,y:163,w:128,h:23},
{t:"Financing ",p:93,x:628,y:153,w:96,h:22},
{t:"mechanism ",p:93,x:620,y:175,w:112,h:22},
{t:"Amount ",p:93,x:848,y:164,w:79,h:22},
{t:"Rule of allocation ",p:93,x:1091,y:164,w:169,h:22},
{t:"Reporting obligations ",p:93,x:1404,y:164,w:208,h:22},
{t:"Activity costs ",p:93,x:88,y:199,w:130,h:22},
{t:"Eligible direct costs ",p:93,x:314,y:198,w:163,h:23},
{t:"- Personnel costs  ",p:93,x:314,y:222,w:152,h:22},
{t:"- Travel costs ",p:93,x:314,y:244,w:117,h:22},
{t:"- Accommodation/food costs ",p:93,x:314,y:267,w:241,h:22},
{t:"- Meetings costs ",p:93,x:314,y:290,w:140,h:22},
{t:"- Publications/translations/ ",p:93,x:314,y:312,w:226,h:22},
{t:"information costs  ",p:93,x:314,y:335,w:153,h:22},
{t:"- Dissemination and ",p:93,x:314,y:357,w:170,h:22},
{t:"exploitation of results  ",p:93,x:314,y:380,w:189,h:22},
{t:"- Other costs directly linked to ",p:93,x:314,y:403,w:255,h:22},
{t:"the implementation of the ",p:93,x:314,y:425,w:220,h:22},
{t:"project (including visa costs) ",p:93,x:314,y:448,w:242,h:22},
{t:"Eligible indirect costs  ",p:93,x:314,y:493,w:184,h:22},
{t:"(7% of eligible direct costs) ",p:93,x:314,y:516,w:233,h:22},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:93,x:600,y:198,w:120,h:23},
{t:"actual costs  ",p:93,x:600,y:221,w:108,h:23},
{t:"50% total eligible costs  ",p:93,x:771,y:199,w:204,h:22},
{t:"(unless a lower % of EU ",p:93,x:771,y:222,w:206,h:22},
{t:"grant is requested by the ",p:93,x:771,y:244,w:214,h:22},
{t:"applicant) ",p:93,x:771,y:267,w:87,h:22},
{t:"Up to € 20 000  ",p:93,x:771,y:290,w:135,h:22},
{t:"Conditional: objectives and Activity ",p:93,x:1022,y:199,w:294,h:22},
{t:"programme must be clearly outlined ",p:93,x:1022,y:222,w:305,h:22},
{t:"in the application form ",p:93,x:1022,y:244,w:192,h:22},
{t:"Full justification of the costs incurred, ",p:93,x:1347,y:199,w:316,h:22},
{t:"copy of invoices/receipts /travel ",p:93,x:1347,y:222,w:268,h:22},
{t:"tickets (only for direct costs). ",p:93,x:1347,y:244,w:247,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be described in final ",p:93,x:1347,y:266,w:314,h:23},
{t:"report. ",p:93,x:1347,y:288,w:61,h:23},
{t:"Original signature list of all ",p:93,x:1347,y:312,w:227,h:22},
{t:"participants. ",p:93,x:1347,y:335,w:107,h:22},
{t:" ",p:94,x:88,y:73,w:5,h:22},
{t:"89",p:94,x:1064,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"C)  Lump sums and scales of unit costs ",p:94,x:88,y:96,w:492,h:30},
{t:"The lump sums and scales of unit costs for Action 3.1 Training and Networking are the following:  ",p:94,x:88,y:156,w:815,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:94,x:88,y:303,w:10,h:17},
{t:"Food and lodging ",p:94,x:318,y:239,w:167,h:22},
{t:"per participant per ",p:94,x:311,y:262,w:181,h:22},
{t:"night ",p:94,x:375,y:285,w:54,h:22},
{t:"Activity costs ",p:94,x:546,y:262,w:130,h:22},
{t:"Activity costs per ",p:94,x:738,y:251,w:167,h:22},
{t:"participant ",p:94,x:767,y:273,w:108,h:22},
{t:"Training per day ",p:94,x:951,y:262,w:159,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:94,x:88,y:330,w:10,h:17},
{t:"A3.1.2 ",p:94,x:369,y:323,w:65,h:22},
{t:"B3.1.2 ",p:94,x:579,y:323,w:66,h:22},
{t:"C3.1.2 ",p:94,x:788,y:323,w:65,h:22},
{t:"D3.1.2 ",p:94,x:997,y:323,w:67,h:22},
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{t:"46 1.250 53 370 ",p:94,x:389,y:355,w:830,h:22},
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{t:"51 1.200 50 350 ",p:94,x:389,y:392,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Bulgaria ",p:94,x:146,y:435,w:84,h:22},
{t:"42 900 38 270 ",p:94,x:389,y:429,w:838,h:22},
{t:"Cyprus ",p:94,x:153,y:472,w:70,h:22},
{t:"45 1.150 48 330 ",p:94,x:389,y:465,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Czech Republic ",p:94,x:114,y:509,w:148,h:22},
{t:"41 1.100 46 320 ",p:94,x:389,y:502,w:830,h:22},
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{t:"55 1.500 63 440 ",p:94,x:389,y:539,w:830,h:22},
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{t:"44 1.050 44 300 ",p:94,x:389,y:575,w:830,h:22},
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{t:"55 1.350 56 390 ",p:94,x:389,y:612,w:830,h:22},
{t:"France ",p:94,x:154,y:655,w:68,h:22},
{t:"50 1.350 57 390 ",p:94,x:389,y:649,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Germany ",p:94,x:143,y:692,w:90,h:22},
{t:"44 1.200 50 350 ",p:94,x:389,y:685,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Greece ",p:94,x:153,y:729,w:70,h:22},
{t:"58 1.150 48 330 ",p:94,x:389,y:722,w:830,h:22},
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{t:"43 1.000 43 290 ",p:94,x:389,y:759,w:830,h:22},
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{t:"56 1.300 55 380 ",p:94,x:389,y:795,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Ireland  ",p:94,x:151,y:839,w:79,h:22},
{t:"58 1.400 58 400 ",p:94,x:389,y:832,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Italy ",p:94,x:163,y:875,w:50,h:22},
{t:"51 1.300 55 380 ",p:94,x:389,y:869,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Latvia ",p:94,x:157,y:912,w:62,h:22},
{t:"47 1.000 43 300 ",p:94,x:389,y:905,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Liechtenstein ",p:94,x:122,y:949,w:132,h:22},
{t:"58 1.350 57 400 ",p:94,x:389,y:942,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Lithuania  ",p:94,x:141,y:985,w:99,h:22},
{t:"46 1.000 42 290 ",p:94,x:389,y:979,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Luxemburg ",p:94,x:132,y:1022,w:112,h:22},
{t:"45 1.200 50 350 ",p:94,x:389,y:1015,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Malta ",p:94,x:159,y:1059,w:58,h:22},
{t:"52 1.100 47 330 ",p:94,x:389,y:1052,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Netherlands ",p:94,x:128,y:1095,w:120,h:22},
{t:"54 1.300 54 370 ",p:94,x:389,y:1089,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Norway ",p:94,x:149,y:1132,w:78,h:22},
{t:"56 1.500 64 440 ",p:94,x:389,y:1125,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Poland ",p:94,x:153,y:1169,w:70,h:22},
{t:"47 1.000 43 300 ",p:94,x:389,y:1162,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Portugal ",p:94,x:145,y:1205,w:85,h:22},
{t:"52 1.150 48 330 ",p:94,x:389,y:1199,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Romania ",p:94,x:144,y:1242,w:88,h:22},
{t:"43 900 39 270 ",p:94,x:389,y:1235,w:838,h:22},
{t:"Slovakia ",p:94,x:146,y:1279,w:84,h:22},
{t:"47 1.100 46 320 ",p:94,x:389,y:1272,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Slovenia ",p:94,x:146,y:1315,w:85,h:22},
{t:"47 1.100 46 320 ",p:94,x:389,y:1309,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Spain ",p:94,x:159,y:1352,w:58,h:22},
{t:"47 1.200 51 360 ",p:94,x:389,y:1345,w:830,h:22},
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{t:"55 1.300 55 380 ",p:94,x:389,y:1382,w:830,h:22},
{t:"Turkey ",p:94,x:153,y:1425,w:70,h:22},
{t:"43 900 39 270 ",p:94,x:389,y:1419,w:838,h:22},
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{t:"58 1.500 64 440 ",p:94,x:389,y:1455,w:830,h:22},
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{t:"  ",p:94,x:306,y:1493,w:11,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:94,x:515,y:1493,w:11,h:19},
{t:"  ",p:94,x:725,y:1493,w:11,h:19},
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{t:"Partner Country ",p:94,x:110,y:1526,w:156,h:22},
{t:"35 960 40 280 ",p:94,x:389,y:1520,w:838,h:22},
{t:" ",p:95,x:147,y:74,w:0,h:1},
{t:"90 ",p:95,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Overview of application procedures: ",p:95,x:147,y:109,w:538,h:35},
{t:"Region/Country where ",p:95,x:160,y:206,w:221,h:22},
{t:"the project takes place ",p:95,x:161,y:228,w:220,h:22},
{t:"Who can apply  ",p:95,x:482,y:217,w:149,h:22},
{t:"Where to apply  ",p:95,x:831,y:216,w:154,h:23},
{t:"Promoter from Programme Country ",p:95,x:405,y:297,w:298,h:22},
{t:"to relevant National Agency ",p:95,x:788,y:297,w:234,h:22},
{t:"Programme Countries  ",p:95,x:179,y:333,w:191,h:22},
{t:"Bodies active at European level in ",p:95,x:412,y:361,w:284,h:22},
{t:"the youth field ",p:95,x:491,y:384,w:125,h:22},
{t:"Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive ",p:95,x:716,y:361,w:377,h:22},
{t:"Agency ",p:95,x:872,y:384,w:65,h:22},
{t:"Promoter from Programme Country ",p:95,x:405,y:441,w:298,h:22},
{t:"to relevant National Agency ",p:95,x:788,y:441,w:234,h:22},
{t:"Eastern Europe and ",p:95,x:187,y:480,w:168,h:22},
{t:"Caucasus  ",p:95,x:230,y:503,w:88,h:22},
{t:"Bodies active at European level in ",p:95,x:412,y:513,w:284,h:22},
{t:"the youth field ",p:95,x:491,y:536,w:125,h:22},
{t:"Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive ",p:95,x:716,y:513,w:377,h:22},
{t:"Agency ",p:95,x:872,y:536,w:65,h:22},
{t:"Mediterranean Partner ",p:95,x:176,y:632,w:190,h:22},
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{t:"----- ",p:95,x:534,y:644,w:39,h:22},
{t:"----- ",p:95,x:885,y:587,w:39,h:22},
{t:"(For application procedures concerning the ",p:95,x:725,y:610,w:360,h:22},
{t:"Euro-Med Youth Programme, consult 'What ",p:95,x:723,y:632,w:364,h:22},
{t:"else you should know about a project in ",p:95,x:737,y:655,w:336,h:22},
{t:"cooperation with Neighbouring Partner ",p:95,x:742,y:678,w:326,h:22},
{t:"Countries?') ",p:95,x:853,y:700,w:103,h:22},
{t:"Promoter from Programme Country ",p:95,x:405,y:750,w:298,h:22},
{t:"to relevant National Agency ",p:95,x:788,y:750,w:234,h:22},
{t:"Promoter from SEE country hosting ",p:95,x:405,y:811,w:298,h:22},
{t:"the Activity ",p:95,x:505,y:833,w:98,h:22},
{t:"Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive ",p:95,x:716,y:811,w:377,h:22},
{t:"Agency ",p:95,x:872,y:833,w:65,h:22},
{t:"South East Europe  ",p:95,x:192,y:830,w:164,h:22},
{t:"Bodies active at European level in ",p:95,x:412,y:891,w:284,h:22},
{t:"the youth field ",p:95,x:491,y:914,w:125,h:22},
{t:"Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive ",p:95,x:716,y:891,w:377,h:22},
{t:"Agency ",p:95,x:872,y:914,w:65,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:96,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:96,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"91",p:96,x:1034,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 3.1 - Cooperation with Neighbouring Partner Countries   ",p:96,x:421,y:89,w:601,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:96,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"How to develop a good project?  ",p:96,x:147,y:176,w:481,h:35},
{t:"The 'Award criteria' table in this sub-Action lists the criteria against which the quality of a project will be assessed. ",p:96,x:147,y:223,w:950,h:22},
{t:"Here are some advices which may help you to develop a good project.  ",p:96,x:147,y:246,w:595,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project design  ",p:96,x:147,y:289,w:324,h:30},
{t:"Quality of the partnership/active involvement of all promoters in the project ",p:96,x:185,y:332,w:726,h:22},
{t:"Smooth and efficient cooperation between promoters is a vital element for the successful development of a ",p:96,x:185,y:355,w:914,h:22},
{t:"project. Promoters must demonstrate the ability to establish and run a cohesive partnership with active ",p:96,x:185,y:377,w:916,h:22},
{t:"involvement of all partners and with common goals to be achieved. In this respect, the following factors ",p:96,x:185,y:400,w:916,h:22},
{t:"should be taken into consideration: the level of networking, cooperation and commitment of each promoter ",p:96,x:185,y:423,w:914,h:22},
{t:"in the project; the profile and background of promoters when the nature or target of the Activity would ",p:96,x:185,y:445,w:916,h:22},
{t:"necessitate the possession of certain qualifications; a clear and commonly agreed definition of roles and ",p:96,x:185,y:468,w:916,h:22},
{t:"tasks of each promoter involved in the project; the capacity of the partnership to ensure effective follow-up ",p:96,x:185,y:491,w:914,h:22},
{t:"and dissemination of the results achieved through the Activity. ",p:96,x:185,y:513,w:522,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the preparation phase ",p:96,x:185,y:558,w:311,h:22},
{t:"The preparation phase is of crucial importance for the success of a project. During this phase, the promoters ",p:96,x:185,y:581,w:913,h:22},
{t:"and participants should agree on the common theme of the project. They should reflect on division of tasks, ",p:96,x:185,y:604,w:913,h:22},
{t:"Activity programme, working methods, profile of participants, practical arrangements (venue, transfers, ",p:96,x:185,y:626,w:918,h:22},
{t:"accommodations, support material). The preparation phase should furthermore enhance the participants’ ",p:96,x:185,y:649,w:916,h:22},
{t:"involvement in the project and prepare them for intercultural encounters with other young people from ",p:96,x:185,y:672,w:916,h:22},
{t:"different backgrounds and cultures.  ",p:96,x:185,y:694,w:305,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the Activity programme  ",p:96,x:185,y:740,w:331,h:22},
{t:"The Activity programme should be clearly defined, realistic, balanced and linked to the objectives of the ",p:96,x:185,y:762,w:916,h:22},
{t:"project and of the Youth in Action Programme. The programme should use a variety of intercultural working ",p:96,x:185,y:785,w:914,h:22},
{t:"methods and be adapted to the profile of the participants.  ",p:96,x:185,y:807,w:492,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the evaluation phase  ",p:96,x:185,y:853,w:305,h:22},
{t:"In order to make the project and its results more sustainable, promoters and participants are expected to ",p:96,x:185,y:875,w:915,h:22},
{t:"include a final evaluation process. The final evaluation should make it possible to assess whether the ",p:96,x:185,y:898,w:918,h:22},
{t:"objectives of the project have been achieved and the expectations of the promoters and participants have ",p:96,x:185,y:921,w:915,h:22},
{t:"been met. The evaluation should also highlight the learning outcomes. ",p:96,x:185,y:943,w:589,h:22},
{t:"Besides the final evaluation, evaluation sessions before, during and after the Activity are encouraged to ",p:96,x:185,y:989,w:916,h:22},
{t:"ensure the smooth running of the Activity. Evaluation before the Activity should enable promoters to fine-",p:96,x:185,y:1011,w:907,h:22},
{t:"tune the project's design, while ongoing evaluation sessions are important in order to receive feedback from ",p:96,x:185,y:1034,w:913,h:22},
{t:"participants and to adapt the Activity programme accordingly. ",p:96,x:185,y:1056,w:517,h:22},
{t:"Quality of measures ensuring protection and safety of participants (only for Youth Exchanges) ",p:96,x:185,y:1102,w:892,h:22},
{t:"Notwithstanding the obligations concerning policy insurance for all participants and parental authorisation for ",p:96,x:185,y:1124,w:913,h:22},
{t:"participants under 18 years old (please consult Part A of this Guide), during the planning and preparation ",p:96,x:185,y:1147,w:915,h:22},
{t:"phase of the project, promoters should address the issue of protection and safety of participants and focus ",p:96,x:185,y:1170,w:914,h:22},
{t:"on the legislation, policy and practice which may differ from one country to another. The promoters will ",p:96,x:185,y:1192,w:916,h:22},
{t:"make sure that issues of risk and young person protection are addressed in the project. A sufficient number ",p:96,x:185,y:1215,w:914,h:22},
{t:"of group leaders must be present in order to enable young people to share their learning experience in a ",p:96,x:185,y:1237,w:915,h:22},
{t:"reasonably safe and protected environment. When both genders are participating in a project the group of ",p:96,x:185,y:1260,w:914,h:22},
{t:"leaders will preferably be of both genders. It is advisable to have in place emergency procedures (e.g. 24/7 ",p:96,x:185,y:1283,w:914,h:22},
{t:"contact details for host and home country, emergency fund, back up plan, medical kit, at last one leader who ",p:96,x:185,y:1305,w:913,h:22},
{t:"has first aid training, emergency services contacts, disclosure procedure...). It is also useful to settle a ",p:96,x:185,y:1328,w:917,h:22},
{t:"common 'code of behaviour' which will help both, group leaders and participants, to respect commonly ",p:96,x:185,y:1351,w:917,h:22},
{t:"agreed standards of behaviour (e.g. use of alcohol, tobacco…). At the same time leaders are encouraged to ",p:96,x:185,y:1373,w:914,h:22},
{t:"have a common understanding and position on certain issues - particularly in emergency situations. Further ",p:96,x:185,y:1396,w:914,h:22},
{t:"practical information and checklists can be found in the Guidelines on Risk and Young Person Protection ",p:96,x:185,y:1419,w:916,h:22},
{t:"(please consult Annex III of this Guide).  ",p:96,x:185,y:1441,w:343,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project's content and methodology  ",p:96,x:147,y:1485,w:583,h:30},
{t:"Theme of common interest and relevance to the group of participants ",p:96,x:185,y:1527,w:660,h:22},
{t:"The project should have a clearly identified thematic concept, which participants wish to explore together. ",p:96,x:185,y:1550,w:915,h:22},
{t:"The chosen theme should be agreed together and should reflect the interests and needs of participants. The ",p:96,x:185,y:1573,w:913,h:22},
{t:"theme has to be translated into the concrete daily activities of the project.  ",p:96,x:185,y:1595,w:625,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:97,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"92 ",p:97,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:97,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:97,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Non-formal learning methods applied ",p:97,x:185,y:203,w:358,h:22},
{t:"The project should follow the principles of non-formal learning. A variety of non-formal learning methods and ",p:97,x:185,y:225,w:913,h:22},
{t:"techniques may be applied (workshops, role play, outdoor activities, ice-breakers, round-tables, etc.) in order ",p:97,x:185,y:248,w:913,h:22},
{t:"to address different needs of participants and desired outcomes. In general terms, the project should be ",p:97,x:185,y:270,w:916,h:22},
{t:"based on an intercultural learning process stimulating creativity, active participation and initiative.  ",p:97,x:185,y:293,w:820,h:22},
{t:"Active involvement of participants in the project ",p:97,x:185,y:338,w:460,h:22},
{t:"The daily Activity programme and working methods applied should involve the participants as much as ",p:97,x:185,y:361,w:917,h:22},
{t:"possible and trigger a learning process. Participants also should be actively involved in the preparation and ",p:97,x:185,y:384,w:914,h:22},
{t:"evaluation phases of the project. Young people should be able to explore different topics on an equal basis, ",p:97,x:185,y:406,w:914,h:22},
{t:"regardless of their language abilities or other skills.  ",p:97,x:185,y:429,w:432,h:22},
{t:"Promotion of social and personal development of participants ",p:97,x:185,y:474,w:585,h:22},
{t:"The project should enable the participants to acquire self-confidence when they are confronted with new ",p:97,x:185,y:497,w:915,h:22},
{t:"experiences, attitudes and behaviour; to acquire or cultivate skills, competences and knowledge contributing ",p:97,x:185,y:519,w:914,h:22},
{t:"to social or personal development. Promoters should pay attention to learning processes triggered during ",p:97,x:185,y:542,w:915,h:22},
{t:"each phase of the project.  ",p:97,x:185,y:565,w:228,h:22},
{t:"Intercultural dimension ",p:97,x:185,y:610,w:229,h:22},
{t:"The Activity should increase young people's positive awareness of other cultures and support dialogue and ",p:97,x:185,y:633,w:915,h:22},
{t:"intercultural encounters with other young people from different backgrounds and cultures. It should also help ",p:97,x:185,y:655,w:913,h:22},
{t:"to prevent and combat prejudice, racism and all attitudes leading to social exclusion and to develop sense of ",p:97,x:185,y:678,w:913,h:22},
{t:"tolerance and understanding of diversity.  ",p:97,x:185,y:700,w:350,h:22},
{t:"European dimension  ",p:97,x:185,y:746,w:203,h:22},
{t:"The project should contribute to the young people’s education process and increase their awareness of the ",p:97,x:185,y:768,w:914,h:22},
{t:"European/international context in which they live. The European dimension of a project could be reflected by ",p:97,x:185,y:791,w:913,h:22},
{t:"the following characteristics: ",p:97,x:185,y:814,w:242,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:97,x:185,y:864,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project fosters young people’s sense of European citizenship and helps them to understand their role ",p:97,x:222,y:859,w:875,h:22},
{t:"as part of the present and future Europe ",p:97,x:222,y:881,w:341,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:97,x:185,y:909,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project reflects a common concern for issues within European society, such as racism, xenophobia, ",p:97,x:222,y:904,w:876,h:22},
{t:"anti-Semitism, drug abuse ",p:97,x:222,y:927,w:223,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:97,x:185,y:955,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project’s theme is linked to EU topics, such as the EU enlargement, the roles and activities of the ",p:97,x:222,y:949,w:877,h:22},
{t:"European institutions, the EU's action in matters affecting young people ",p:97,x:222,y:972,w:599,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:97,x:185,y:1000,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project debates the founding principles of the EU, i.e. the principles of liberty, democracy, respect ",p:97,x:222,y:995,w:877,h:22},
{t:"for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. ",p:97,x:222,y:1017,w:546,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project's reach  ",p:97,x:147,y:1061,w:330,h:30},
{t:"Impact, multiplying effect and follow-up  ",p:97,x:185,y:1103,w:392,h:22},
{t:"The impact of a project should not just be limited to the participants in the Activity. Promoters should try, as ",p:97,x:185,y:1126,w:913,h:22},
{t:"much as possible, to involve other people (from the neighbourhood, local area, etc.) in the project activities.  ",p:97,x:185,y:1149,w:908,h:22},
{t:"The project should be framed within a longer-term perspective, and planned with a view to achieve a ",p:97,x:185,y:1194,w:917,h:22},
{t:"multiplying effect and sustainable impact. Multiplication is obtained for instance by convincing other actors to ",p:97,x:185,y:1217,w:913,h:22},
{t:"use the results of the Activity in a new context. Promoters should identify possible target groups that could ",p:97,x:185,y:1239,w:914,h:22},
{t:"act as multipliers (young people, youth workers, media, political leaders, and opinion leaders, EU decision ",p:97,x:185,y:1261,w:916,h:23},
{t:"makers) in order to spread project's objectives and results.  ",p:97,x:185,y:1284,w:499,h:22},
{t:"Furthermore, promoters and participants are called to reflect systematically upon possible measures to ",p:97,x:185,y:1330,w:917,h:22},
{t:"ensure a follow-up of the project. Will the event be repeated? May a new promoter be involved in a new ",p:97,x:185,y:1352,w:915,h:22},
{t:"project? How can discussion on the thematic concept be continued and what could the next steps be? Will it ",p:97,x:185,y:1375,w:913,h:22},
{t:"be feasible to plan and carry out new projects under different Actions of the Youth in Action Programme?  ",p:97,x:185,y:1398,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Visibility of the project/ visibility of Youth in Action Programme  ",p:97,x:185,y:1443,w:610,h:22},
{t:"Promoters should commonly reflect on measures aimed at enhancing the visibility of their project and the ",p:97,x:185,y:1466,w:915,h:22},
{t:"visibility of the Youth in Action Programme in general. The creativity of promoters and participants offers ",p:97,x:185,y:1488,w:915,h:22},
{t:"additional potential for spreading information about the project, as well as the opportunities offered by the ",p:97,x:185,y:1511,w:914,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action Programme. Visibility and measures mainly occur before and during the implementation of ",p:97,x:185,y:1533,w:915,h:22},
{t:"the project. Such measures can be divided in two broad categories:  ",p:97,x:185,y:1556,w:571,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:98,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:98,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"93",p:98,x:1034,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 3.1 - Cooperation with Neighbouring Partner Countries   ",p:98,x:421,y:89,w:601,h:23},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:98,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:98,x:185,y:183,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Visibility of the project ",p:98,x:222,y:177,w:190,h:22},
{t:"Promoters and participants should ‘publicise’ the project - as well as its aims and objectives - and ",p:98,x:265,y:200,w:833,h:22},
{t:"spread the ‘youth message’ throughout the implementation of their project. In order to raise ",p:98,x:265,y:223,w:837,h:22},
{t:"awareness of the project they could for example develop information material; do a mail shot or ",p:98,x:265,y:245,w:834,h:22},
{t:"SMS mailing; prepare posters, stickers, promotional items (t-shirts, caps, pens, etc.); invite ",p:98,x:265,y:268,w:839,h:22},
{t:"journalists to observe; issue ‘press releases’ or write articles for local papers, websites or ",p:98,x:265,y:291,w:839,h:22},
{t:"newsletters; create an e-group, a web space, a photo-gallery or blog on the Internet, etc. ",p:98,x:265,y:313,w:749,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:98,x:185,y:364,w:11,h:17},
{t:" Visibility of the Youth in Action Programme ",p:98,x:222,y:359,w:366,h:22},
{t:"As well as the compulsory use of the official logo of the Youth in Action Programme (please consult ",p:98,x:265,y:381,w:832,h:22},
{t:"Part C of this Guide), each project should also act as ‘multiplier’ of the Youth in Action Programme ",p:98,x:265,y:404,w:833,h:22},
{t:"in order to increase awareness about the opportunities offered by the Programme to young people ",p:98,x:265,y:426,w:833,h:22},
{t:"and youth workers in Europe and beyond. Promoters are invited to include information about the ",p:98,x:265,y:449,w:834,h:22},
{t:"Programme (for instance, information on the Programme Actions, or its objectives and important ",p:98,x:265,y:472,w:834,h:22},
{t:"features, target groups, etc.) in all measures undertaken to increase visibility of the project (see ",p:98,x:265,y:494,w:834,h:22},
{t:"examples above). Promoters could include information sessions or workshops in the Activity ",p:98,x:265,y:517,w:838,h:22},
{t:"programme. They could also plan participation in events (seminar, conferences, debates) organised ",p:98,x:265,y:540,w:832,h:22},
{t:"at different levels (local, regional, national, international). ",p:98,x:265,y:562,w:482,h:22},
{t:"Dissemination and exploitation of results ",p:98,x:185,y:608,w:392,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter should put in place measures to disseminate and exploit the results of the project.  ",p:98,x:185,y:630,w:819,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:98,x:185,y:681,w:11,h:17},
{t:" Standard dissemination and exploitation measures  ",p:98,x:222,y:675,w:433,h:22},
{t:"Standard dissemination and exploitation measures may have the same format as visibility measures ",p:98,x:265,y:698,w:832,h:22},
{t:"indicated in the section above; the main difference is that dissemination and exploitation measures ",p:98,x:265,y:721,w:833,h:22},
{t:"focus on project's results, rather than project's activities and objectives. For this reason, ",p:98,x:265,y:743,w:840,h:22},
{t:"dissemination and exploitation measures occur mainly after the Activity has taken place.  ",p:98,x:265,y:766,w:741,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:98,x:185,y:816,w:11,h:17},
{t:" Additional dissemination and exploitation of results ",p:98,x:222,y:811,w:432,h:22},
{t:"As well as the standard dissemination and exploitation measures, promoters could set up additional ",p:98,x:265,y:834,w:832,h:22},
{t:"measures to spread and highlight the value of their project's results. Only for Youth Exchanges the ",p:98,x:265,y:856,w:833,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action Programme offers a further financial incentive for such measures (please consult ",p:98,x:265,y:879,w:834,h:22},
{t:"the 'Funding Rules' section of this sub-Action). Examples of additional dissemination and ",p:98,x:265,y:902,w:841,h:22},
{t:"exploitation measures are organising public events (presentations, conferences, workshops…); ",p:98,x:265,y:924,w:837,h:22},
{t:"creating audio-visual products (CD-Rom, DVD); setting up long-term collaboration with media ",p:98,x:265,y:947,w:837,h:22},
{t:"(series of radio/TV/press contributions, interviews, participation in different radio/TV ",p:98,x:265,y:970,w:848,h:22},
{t:"programmes…); developing information material (newsletters, brochures, booklets, best practice ",p:98,x:265,y:992,w:835,h:22},
{t:"manuals...); creating an Internet portal, etc. ",p:98,x:265,y:1015,w:372,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:99,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"94 ",p:99,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:99,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:99,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Action 4.3 - Training and Networking of those active in ",p:99,x:147,y:170,w:958,h:40},
{t:"youth work and youth organisations ",p:99,x:147,y:210,w:616,h:40},
{t:"Objectives ",p:99,x:147,y:302,w:162,h:35},
{t:"This sub-Action supports the training of those active in youth work and youth organisations in this field, in ",p:99,x:147,y:350,w:954,h:22},
{t:"particular project leaders, youth advisers and supervisors in these projects. It also supports the exchange of ",p:99,x:147,y:373,w:953,h:22},
{t:"experiences, expertise and good practice between those active in youth work and youth organisations, as well as ",p:99,x:147,y:394,w:950,h:23},
{t:"activities which may lead to the establishment of long-lasting, high quality projects, partnerships and networks.  ",p:99,x:147,y:418,w:932,h:22},
{t:"What is a Training and Networking Project?  ",p:99,x:147,y:461,w:657,h:35},
{t:"A Training and Networking project can be of two types: ",p:99,x:147,y:509,w:465,h:22},
{t:"a project promoting exchanges, cooperation and training in the field of youth work. It will be developed with ",p:99,x:185,y:554,w:913,h:22},
{t:"a view to implementing an Activity which supports capacity-building and innovation among promoters, as ",p:99,x:185,y:577,w:916,h:22},
{t:"well as the exchange of experience, expertise and good practice among those who are involved in youth ",p:99,x:185,y:598,w:915,h:23},
{t:"work ",p:99,x:185,y:622,w:46,h:22},
{t:"a project leading to the development of further projects under the Youth in Action Programme. It will be ",p:99,x:185,y:645,w:915,h:22},
{t:"developed with a view to implementing an Activity which helps all potential promoters to prepare and ",p:99,x:185,y:668,w:917,h:22},
{t:"develop new projects under the Youth in Action Programme, notably by ensuring support and know-how for ",p:99,x:185,y:690,w:913,h:22},
{t:"the development of the projects; support for partner-finding; tools and means to improve the quality of the ",p:99,x:185,y:713,w:914,h:22},
{t:"projects. ",p:99,x:185,y:735,w:77,h:22},
{t:"A project has three phases: ",p:99,x:147,y:781,w:233,h:22},
{t:"planning and preparation ",p:99,x:185,y:826,w:213,h:22},
{t:"implementation of the Activity ",p:99,x:185,y:849,w:253,h:22},
{t:"evaluation (including reflection on a possible follow-up). ",p:99,x:185,y:870,w:468,h:23},
{t:"Non-formal learning principles and practice are reflected throughout the project. ",p:99,x:147,y:916,w:670,h:22},
{t:"Training and Networking Activity  ",p:99,x:147,y:960,w:430,h:30},
{t:"A Training and Networking (T&N) project is developed with a view to implementing one of the following ",p:99,x:147,y:1002,w:865,h:22},
{t:"Activities: ",p:99,x:147,y:1025,w:85,h:22},
{t:"Job Shadowing (Practical learning experience) − A short stay with a partner organisation in another country ",p:99,x:147,y:1070,w:953,h:22},
{t:"with the aim of exchanging good practices, acquiring skills and knowledge and/or building long-term partnerships ",p:99,x:147,y:1093,w:951,h:22},
{t:"through participative observation. ",p:99,x:147,y:1116,w:284,h:22},
{t:"Feasibility Visit ",p:99,x:147,y:1161,w:152,h:22},
{t:"− A short meeting with potential partners to explore and/or prepare for a potential trans-",p:99,x:303,y:1161,w:788,h:22},
{t:"national project. Feasibility meetings aim to improve and develop existing cooperation and/or to prepare a future ",p:99,x:147,y:1184,w:951,h:22},
{t:"project within the Youth in Action Programme. ",p:99,x:147,y:1207,w:390,h:22},
{t:"Evaluation Meeting − A meeting planned with partners, aiming to evaluate past meetings, seminars, training ",p:99,x:147,y:1252,w:952,h:22},
{t:"courses. These meetings help partners to evaluate and discuss potential follow-up after undertaking a common ",p:99,x:147,y:1275,w:952,h:22},
{t:"project.  ",p:99,x:147,y:1298,w:74,h:22},
{t:"Study Visit − An organised study programme, for a short period, that offers a view of youth work and/or youth ",p:99,x:147,y:1343,w:951,h:22},
{t:"policy provisions in one country. Study visits focus on a theme and consist of visits and meetings to different ",p:99,x:147,y:1366,w:953,h:22},
{t:"projects and organisations in a chosen country. ",p:99,x:147,y:1389,w:397,h:22},
{t:"Partnership-Building Activity − An event organised with a view to allow participants to find partners for trans-",p:99,x:147,y:1434,w:944,h:22},
{t:"national co-operation and/or for project development. Partnership-building brings together potential partners and ",p:99,x:147,y:1457,w:951,h:22},
{t:"facilitates the development of new projects around a chosen topic and/or an Action of the Youth in Action ",p:99,x:147,y:1480,w:954,h:22},
{t:"Programme. ",p:99,x:147,y:1502,w:107,h:22},
{t:"Seminar − An event organised to provide a platform for discussion and exchange of good practice, based on ",p:99,x:147,y:1547,w:953,h:22},
{t:"theoretical inputs, around a chosen theme or themes which are relevant to the youth work field. ",p:99,x:147,y:1570,w:803,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:100,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:100,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"95",p:100,x:1034,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 4.3 - Training and networking of those active in youth work and youth organisations   ",p:100,x:175,y:89,w:847,h:22},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:100,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Training Course − An educational learning programme on specific topics, aiming to improve participants’ ",p:100,x:147,y:155,w:955,h:22},
{t:"competences, knowledge, skills and attitudes. Training courses lead to higher quality practice in youth work in ",p:100,x:147,y:178,w:952,h:22},
{t:"general and/or, specifically, Youth in Action projects. ",p:100,x:147,y:200,w:442,h:22},
{t:"Networking − Combination or series of activities aiming to create new networks, or to strengthen and widen ",p:100,x:147,y:246,w:952,h:22},
{t:"existing networks under the Youth in Action Programme. ",p:100,x:147,y:269,w:475,h:22},
{t:"What are the criteria used to assess a Training and Networking ",p:100,x:147,y:335,w:955,h:35},
{t:"Project?  ",p:100,x:147,y:370,w:138,h:35},
{t:"Eligibility criteria ",p:100,x:147,y:438,w:221,h:30},
{t:"Eligible promoters ",p:100,x:147,y:590,w:177,h:22},
{t:"Each promoter must be: ",p:100,x:375,y:487,w:206,h:23},
{t:"a non profit/non governmental organisation; or  ",p:100,x:412,y:511,w:402,h:22},
{t:"a local, regional public body; or ",p:100,x:412,y:534,w:266,h:22},
{t:"an informal group of young people (Reminder: in case of an informal group, one ",p:100,x:412,y:555,w:672,h:23},
{t:"of the members of the group assumes the role of representative and takes ",p:100,x:412,y:579,w:623,h:22},
{t:"responsibility on behalf of the group); or ",p:100,x:412,y:601,w:341,h:22},
{t:"a body active at European level in the youth field. ",p:100,x:412,y:623,w:417,h:23},
{t:"Each promoter must be from a Programme Country and must sign the Preliminary ",p:100,x:375,y:669,w:685,h:22},
{t:"Agreement included in the application form. ",p:100,x:375,y:692,w:368,h:22},
{t:"Number of promoters ",p:100,x:147,y:819,w:208,h:22},
{t:"Job Shadowing: two promoters from different Programme Countries, of which at ",p:100,x:375,y:728,w:690,h:22},
{t:"least one is from an EU country. ",p:100,x:375,y:751,w:272,h:22},
{t:"Feasibility Visit: at least two promoters from different Programme Countries, of ",p:100,x:375,y:773,w:681,h:22},
{t:"which at least one is from an EU country. ",p:100,x:375,y:796,w:347,h:22},
{t:"Evaluation Meeting, Study Visit, Partnership-Building, Seminar and Training ",p:100,x:375,y:819,w:715,h:22},
{t:"Course: at least four promoters from different Programme Countries, of which at ",p:100,x:375,y:841,w:682,h:22},
{t:"least one is from an EU country. ",p:100,x:375,y:864,w:272,h:22},
{t:"Networking: at least six promoters from different Programme Countries, of which at ",p:100,x:375,y:887,w:716,h:22},
{t:"least one is from an EU country. ",p:100,x:375,y:909,w:272,h:22},
{t:"Eligible participants ",p:100,x:147,y:945,w:192,h:22},
{t:"No age limits. Participants must be legally resident in a Programme Country. ",p:100,x:375,y:944,w:637,h:23},
{t:"Number of ",p:100,x:147,y:1038,w:105,h:22},
{t:"participants ",p:100,x:147,y:1061,w:118,h:22},
{t:"Job Shadowing: up to 2 participants.  ",p:100,x:375,y:982,w:333,h:22},
{t:"Feasibility Visit: up to 2 participants per promoter. ",p:100,x:375,y:1004,w:442,h:22},
{t:"Evaluation Meeting, Study Visit, Partnership-Building, Seminar and Training ",p:100,x:375,y:1027,w:714,h:22},
{t:"Course: up to 50 participants (including trainers and facilitators) representing each ",p:100,x:375,y:1049,w:698,h:22},
{t:"promoter. The appropriate number of participants depends on the nature and the ",p:100,x:375,y:1072,w:681,h:22},
{t:"type of the Activity. ",p:100,x:375,y:1095,w:166,h:22},
{t:"Networking: no limitation on the number of participants. ",p:100,x:375,y:1117,w:489,h:22},
{t:"Venue(s) of the ",p:100,x:147,y:1176,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Activity ",p:100,x:147,y:1199,w:76,h:22},
{t:"All T&N Activities, except Networking: the Activity must take place in the country ",p:100,x:375,y:1154,w:721,h:22},
{t:"of one of the promoters. ",p:100,x:375,y:1176,w:208,h:22},
{t:"Networking: the Activity must take place in the country(ies) of one or more of the ",p:100,x:375,y:1199,w:699,h:22},
{t:"promoters. ",p:100,x:375,y:1221,w:96,h:22},
{t:"Duration of project ",p:100,x:147,y:1257,w:184,h:23},
{t:"Between 3 and 18 months. ",p:100,x:375,y:1258,w:229,h:22},
{t:"Duration of Activity ",p:100,x:147,y:1361,w:189,h:23},
{t:"Job Shadowing: 10 to 20 working days (excluding travel days); ",p:100,x:375,y:1294,w:546,h:22},
{t:"Feasibility Visit: 2 to 3 working days (excluding travel days);  ",p:100,x:375,y:1316,w:531,h:22},
{t:"Evaluation Meeting, Study Visit, Partnership-Building, Seminar and Training ",p:100,x:375,y:1339,w:715,h:22},
{t:"Course: as a general rule, activities should not last more than 10 days (excluding ",p:100,x:375,y:1362,w:684,h:22},
{t:"travel days). The appropriate duration of the Activity may differ according to the type ",p:100,x:375,y:1384,w:713,h:22},
{t:"of Activity organised.  ",p:100,x:375,y:1407,w:185,h:22},
{t:"Networking: Between 3 and 15 months. ",p:100,x:375,y:1430,w:352,h:22},
{t:"Activity programme ",p:100,x:147,y:1487,w:191,h:23},
{t:"All T&N Activities except Networking: a detailed daily timetable of the Activity ",p:100,x:375,y:1466,w:693,h:22},
{t:"must be annexed to the application form. ",p:100,x:375,y:1487,w:348,h:23},
{t:"Networking: an overview of the Activity must be annexed to the application form.  ",p:100,x:375,y:1511,w:703,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:101,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"96 ",p:101,x:1034,y:1657,w:26,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:101,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:101,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Who can apply? ",p:101,x:147,y:368,w:154,h:22},
{t:"All applications:  ",p:101,x:375,y:164,w:161,h:22},
{t:"A promoter wishing to apply must be legally established in its country. In case of an ",p:101,x:375,y:186,w:701,h:23},
{t:"informal group, one of the members of the group assumes the role of representative ",p:101,x:375,y:210,w:707,h:22},
{t:"and takes the responsibility of submitting the application (to its National Agency) and ",p:101,x:375,y:232,w:711,h:22},
{t:"signing the grant agreement on behalf of the group. ",p:101,x:375,y:254,w:438,h:23},
{t:"Applications submitted to the Executive Agency (see below, section ‘Where to ",p:101,x:375,y:300,w:705,h:22},
{t:"apply?’): ",p:101,x:375,y:323,w:76,h:22},
{t:"One of the promoters assumes the role of coordinator and applies to the Executive ",p:101,x:375,y:345,w:691,h:22},
{t:"Agency for the whole project on behalf of all promoters. ",p:101,x:375,y:368,w:470,h:22},
{t:"Applications submitted to the National Agencies (see below, section ‘Where to ",p:101,x:375,y:413,w:709,h:22},
{t:"apply?’): ",p:101,x:375,y:436,w:76,h:22},
{t:"All T&N Activities except Networking: the promoter hosting the Activity assumes ",p:101,x:375,y:459,w:715,h:22},
{t:"the role of coordinator and applies to its National Agency for the whole project on ",p:101,x:375,y:481,w:682,h:22},
{t:"behalf of all promoters;  ",p:101,x:375,y:504,w:206,h:22},
{t:"Networking: one of the promoters hosting part of the Activity assumes the role of ",p:101,x:375,y:526,w:698,h:22},
{t:"coordinator and applies to its National Agency for the whole project on behalf of all ",p:101,x:375,y:549,w:694,h:22},
{t:"promoters.  ",p:101,x:375,y:572,w:101,h:22},
{t:"Where to apply?  ",p:101,x:147,y:642,w:164,h:22},
{t:"Applications to be submitted to the Executive Agency: project applications by ",p:101,x:375,y:608,w:706,h:22},
{t:"bodies active at European level in the youth field. ",p:101,x:375,y:631,w:414,h:22},
{t:"Applications to be submitted to the National Agencies: project applications by ",p:101,x:375,y:653,w:709,h:22},
{t:"all other eligible applicants. ",p:101,x:375,y:676,w:231,h:22},
{t:"When to apply? ",p:101,x:147,y:724,w:152,h:22},
{t:"The project must be submitted for the application deadline corresponding to the start ",p:101,x:375,y:712,w:713,h:23},
{t:"date of the project (please consult Part C of this Guide).  ",p:101,x:375,y:736,w:475,h:22},
{t:"How to apply? ",p:101,x:147,y:783,w:140,h:22},
{t:"The application must be introduced in compliance with the application modalities, as ",p:101,x:375,y:772,w:704,h:22},
{t:"described in Part C of this Guide.  ",p:101,x:375,y:794,w:283,h:22},
{t:"Other criteria ",p:101,x:147,y:862,w:132,h:22},
{t:"Protection and safety of participants: ",p:101,x:375,y:824,w:356,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must guarantee that appropriate measures to ensure the safety and ",p:101,x:375,y:847,w:686,h:22},
{t:"protection of participants are foreseen in the project (please consult Part A of this ",p:101,x:375,y:870,w:682,h:22},
{t:"Guide). ",p:101,x:375,y:892,w:66,h:22},
{t:"Exclusion criteria ",p:101,x:147,y:944,w:224,h:30},
{t:"  ",p:101,x:147,y:1017,w:11,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must state, when signing the form, that they are not in any of the ",p:101,x:375,y:994,w:670,h:22},
{t:"situations which would prevent them from receiving a grant from the European Union ",p:101,x:375,y:1017,w:714,h:22},
{t:"(please consult Part C of this Guide).  ",p:101,x:375,y:1039,w:315,h:22},
{t:"Selection criteria ",p:101,x:147,y:1090,w:218,h:30},
{t:"Financial capacity ",p:101,x:147,y:1163,w:173,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show that they have stable and sufficient sources of funding to ",p:101,x:375,y:1140,w:691,h:22},
{t:"maintain their Activity throughout the period during which the project is being carried ",p:101,x:375,y:1163,w:713,h:22},
{t:"out and to participate in its funding.  ",p:101,x:375,y:1185,w:309,h:22},
{t:"Operational capacity ",p:101,x:147,y:1233,w:199,h:22},
{t:"The applicant must show they have the necessary competencies and motivation to ",p:101,x:375,y:1221,w:689,h:22},
{t:"complete the proposed project. ",p:101,x:375,y:1244,w:264,h:22},
{t:" Award criteria  ",p:101,x:147,y:1295,w:200,h:30},
{t:"Projects will be assessed against the following criteria: ",p:101,x:147,y:1338,w:456,h:22},
{t:"Relevance to the ",p:101,x:147,y:1399,w:163,h:22},
{t:"objectives and ",p:101,x:147,y:1422,w:142,h:22},
{t:"priorities of the ",p:101,x:147,y:1445,w:151,h:22},
{t:"Programme ",p:101,x:147,y:1467,w:115,h:22},
{t:"(30%) ",p:101,x:147,y:1490,w:68,h:22},
{t:"The relevance to: ",p:101,x:375,y:1391,w:150,h:22},
{t:"the general objectives of the Programme ",p:101,x:412,y:1414,w:344,h:22},
{t:"the specific aims of the sub-Action ",p:101,x:412,y:1436,w:290,h:22},
{t:"the permanent priorities of the Programme ",p:101,x:412,y:1459,w:361,h:22},
{t:"the annual priorities identified at European and, where relevant or specified, at ",p:101,x:412,y:1482,w:659,h:22},
{t:"national level. ",p:101,x:412,y:1504,w:120,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:102,x:147,y:136,w:10,h:22},
{t:"                           ",p:102,x:859,y:136,w:148,h:22},
{t:"97",p:102,x:1034,y:1657,w:20,h:22},
{t:"Part B - Action 4.3 - Training and networking of those active in youth work and youth organisations   ",p:102,x:175,y:89,w:847,h:22},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:102,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the project ",p:102,x:147,y:258,w:206,h:22},
{t:"and methods ",p:102,x:147,y:280,w:127,h:22},
{t:"proposed (50%) ",p:102,x:147,y:303,w:161,h:22},
{t:"The quality of the project design  ",p:102,x:412,y:156,w:316,h:22},
{t:"(quality of the partnership/active involvement of all promoters in the project; ",p:102,x:412,y:177,w:643,h:23},
{t:"quality of the preparation phase; quality of the Activity programme; quality of the ",p:102,x:412,y:201,w:681,h:22},
{t:"evaluation phase) ",p:102,x:412,y:224,w:152,h:22},
{t:"The quality of the project content and methodology  ",p:102,x:412,y:246,w:496,h:22},
{t:"(theme of common interest and relevance to the group of participants; non-",p:102,x:412,y:269,w:630,h:22},
{t:"formal education methods applied; active involvement of participants in the ",p:102,x:412,y:292,w:630,h:22},
{t:"project; promotion of social and personal development of participants involved; ",p:102,x:412,y:314,w:663,h:22},
{t:"intercultural dimension; European dimension) ",p:102,x:412,y:337,w:382,h:22},
{t:"The quality and visibility of the project reach  ",p:102,x:412,y:359,w:432,h:22},
{t:"(impact, multiplying effect and follow-up; visibility of the project/visibility of Youth ",p:102,x:412,y:381,w:685,h:23},
{t:"in Action Programme; dissemination and exploitation of results).                            ",p:102,x:412,y:404,w:695,h:23},
{t:"Profile and number of ",p:102,x:147,y:462,w:210,h:22},
{t:"participants (20%) ",p:102,x:147,y:485,w:186,h:22},
{t:"Involvement of promoters and/or participants working with/for young people with ",p:102,x:412,y:427,w:683,h:23},
{t:"fewer opportunities  ",p:102,x:412,y:450,w:171,h:23},
{t:"Involvement of project-leaders, project-supervisors and advisers in the youth field ",p:102,x:412,y:474,w:684,h:22},
{t:"Appropriate number of participants and duration of the Activity according to the ",p:102,x:412,y:496,w:666,h:22},
{t:"nature of the project/balance of participants in terms of country origin.     ",p:102,x:412,y:519,w:614,h:22},
{t:"What else should you know about a Training and Networking ",p:102,x:147,y:565,w:903,h:35},
{t:"Project?  ",p:102,x:147,y:600,w:138,h:35},
{t:"Multi-Measure projects - Action 4.3 ",p:102,x:147,y:668,w:450,h:30},
{t:"Training and Networking Activities can be part of a Multi-Measure project under Action 4.3. For further ",p:102,x:147,y:711,w:957,h:22},
{t:"information, please consult section 'Multi-Measure projects' of this Action. ",p:102,x:147,y:734,w:614,h:22},
{t:"Youthpass  ",p:102,x:147,y:777,w:145,h:30},
{t:"Youthpass applies to sub-Action 4.3 training courses as of 2007. For more information on Youthpass, please ",p:102,x:147,y:820,w:953,h:22},
{t:"consult Part A of this Guide. ",p:102,x:147,y:842,w:237,h:22},
{t:"Example of a Training and Networking project ",p:102,x:147,y:886,w:586,h:30},
{t:"A seminar centred on the thematic of gender-based violence took place in Italy and involved 25 participants from ",p:102,x:147,y:928,w:951,h:22},
{t:"11 Programme Countries. The participants were social workers, volunteers, directors of associations, working on ",p:102,x:147,y:951,w:951,h:22},
{t:"matters related to gender violence among youth. Through this seminar, participants had the opportunity to share ",p:102,x:147,y:974,w:951,h:22},
{t:"their expertise and experience at European level, discussing and presenting tools and approaches to deal with ",p:102,x:147,y:996,w:952,h:22},
{t:"gender-based violence in youth work. The objective of the seminar was also to make participants aware of ",p:102,x:147,y:1019,w:954,h:22},
{t:"opportunities provided by Youth in Action. The project evaluation was an integral part of the seminar and was ",p:102,x:147,y:1042,w:952,h:22},
{t:"carried out at different stages. ",p:102,x:147,y:1064,w:257,h:22},
{t:" ",p:103,x:88,y:74,w:0,h:1},
{t:"98 ",p:103,x:1607,y:1143,w:26,h:22},
{t:"What are the funding rules?  ",p:103,x:88,y:109,w:426,h:35},
{t:"The budget of the project must be drafted according to the following funding rules:   ",p:103,x:88,y:157,w:708,h:22},
{t:"A) Overview of funding rules for all activities except Networking Activities  ",p:103,x:88,y:200,w:945,h:30},
{t:"Eligible costs ",p:103,x:259,y:254,w:128,h:23},
{t:"Eligibility of the expense ",p:103,x:606,y:244,w:237,h:22},
{t:"according to type of Activity ",p:103,x:589,y:267,w:270,h:22},
{t:"Financing ",p:103,x:947,y:244,w:96,h:22},
{t:"mechanism ",p:103,x:938,y:267,w:113,h:22},
{t:"Amount ",p:103,x:1148,y:255,w:79,h:22},
{t:"Rule of ",p:103,x:1323,y:244,w:72,h:22},
{t:"allocation ",p:103,x:1310,y:267,w:98,h:22},
{t:"Reporting obligations ",p:103,x:1459,y:255,w:209,h:22},
{t:"Participants’ ",p:103,x:88,y:290,w:110,h:20},
{t:"travel costs ",p:103,x:88,y:310,w:101,h:20},
{t:"Travel costs from home to the venue of the ",p:103,x:217,y:290,w:325,h:20},
{t:"project and return. Use of the cheapest ",p:103,x:217,y:310,w:295,h:20},
{t:"means and fares (Economy class flight ticket, ",p:103,x:217,y:330,w:338,h:20},
{t:"2nd class train ticket). ",p:103,x:217,y:350,w:161,h:21},
{t:"All Activities  ",p:103,x:575,y:290,w:97,h:20},
{t:"Percentage of actual costs ",p:103,x:891,y:289,w:198,h:21},
{t:"70% of eligible ",p:103,x:1116,y:290,w:115,h:20},
{t:"costs ",p:103,x:1116,y:310,w:42,h:20},
{t:"Automatic ",p:103,x:1277,y:290,w:78,h:20},
{t:"Full justification of the costs ",p:103,x:1457,y:290,w:211,h:20},
{t:"incurred, copy of travel ",p:103,x:1457,y:310,w:175,h:20},
{t:"tickets/invoices. ",p:103,x:1457,y:330,w:121,h:20},
{t:"Accommoda",p:103,x:88,y:372,w:101,h:20},
{t:"tion / food ",p:103,x:88,y:392,w:94,h:20},
{t:"costs ",p:103,x:88,y:412,w:47,h:20},
{t:"Contribution to accommodation costs and ",p:103,x:217,y:372,w:310,h:20},
{t:"costs for meals. ",p:103,x:217,y:392,w:120,h:20},
{t:"All Activities  ",p:103,x:575,y:372,w:97,h:20},
{t:"Scale of unit costs ",p:103,x:891,y:371,w:138,h:21},
{t:"A4.3*  ",p:103,x:1117,y:393,w:53,h:20},
{t:"x number of ",p:103,x:1116,y:414,w:94,h:20},
{t:"nights x number ",p:103,x:1116,y:434,w:124,h:20},
{t:"of participants  ",p:103,x:1116,y:454,w:115,h:20},
{t:"Automatic Achievements ",p:103,x:1277,y:372,w:387,h:20},
{t:"to ",p:103,x:1564,y:372,w:120,h:20},
{t:"described in final report.  ",p:103,x:1457,y:391,w:189,h:21},
{t:"Signature list of all ",p:103,x:1457,y:412,w:142,h:20},
{t:"participants. ",p:103,x:1457,y:432,w:95,h:20},
{t:"Lump sum  ",p:103,x:891,y:474,w:87,h:21},
{t:"B4.3* ",p:103,x:1117,y:497,w:48,h:20},
{t:"Activity ",p:103,x:88,y:475,w:68,h:20},
{t:"costs ",p:103,x:88,y:495,w:47,h:20},
{t:"All other costs directly linked to the ",p:103,x:217,y:475,w:264,h:20},
{t:"implementation of the project, including ",p:103,x:217,y:495,w:299,h:20},
{t:"insurance. ",p:103,x:217,y:516,w:80,h:20},
{t:"- Study visit  ",p:103,x:575,y:475,w:97,h:20},
{t:"- Evaluation meeting  ",p:103,x:575,y:495,w:162,h:20},
{t:"- Seminar ",p:103,x:575,y:516,w:76,h:20},
{t:"- Partnership-building Activity  ",p:103,x:575,y:536,w:226,h:20},
{t:"- Training  ",p:103,x:575,y:556,w:81,h:20},
{t:"+ ",p:103,x:891,y:539,w:17,h:20},
{t:"Scale of unit costs ",p:103,x:891,y:559,w:138,h:20},
{t:"+ ",p:103,x:1116,y:539,w:17,h:20},
{t:"C4.3* ",p:103,x:1117,y:560,w:48,h:20},
{t:"x number of ",p:103,x:1116,y:581,w:94,h:20},
{t:"participants ",p:103,x:1116,y:601,w:90,h:20},
{t:"Automatic Achievements ",p:103,x:1277,y:475,w:387,h:20},
{t:"to ",p:103,x:1564,y:475,w:120,h:20},
{t:"described in final report. ",p:103,x:1457,y:495,w:184,h:20},
{t:"Signature list of all ",p:103,x:1457,y:516,w:142,h:20},
{t:"participants. ",p:103,x:1457,y:536,w:95,h:20},
{t:"Training ",p:103,x:88,y:622,w:73,h:20},
{t:"tools  ",p:103,x:88,y:642,w:50,h:20},
{t:"Contribution to trainers’ fees and training ",p:103,x:217,y:622,w:308,h:20},
{t:"materials. ",p:103,x:217,y:642,w:77,h:20},
{t:"Training courses ",p:103,x:575,y:622,w:126,h:20},
{t:"Scale of unit cost  ",p:103,x:891,y:622,w:136,h:20},
{t:"D4.3* ",p:103,x:1117,y:644,w:49,h:20},
{t:"x number of days  ",p:103,x:1116,y:665,w:139,h:20},
{t:"Automatic Achievements ",p:103,x:1277,y:622,w:387,h:20},
{t:"to ",p:103,x:1564,y:622,w:120,h:20},
{t:"described in final report. ",p:103,x:1457,y:642,w:184,h:20},
{t:"Exceptional ",p:103,x:88,y:686,w:102,h:20},
{t:"costs ",p:103,x:88,y:706,w:47,h:20},
{t:" Any cost directly related to young people ",p:103,x:217,y:686,w:311,h:20},
{t:"with fewer opportunities/special needs or ",p:103,x:217,y:706,w:308,h:20},
{t:"warranted by the special nature of the ",p:103,x:217,y:726,w:287,h:20},
{t:"activities. ",p:103,x:217,y:746,w:73,h:20},
{t:"Visa costs, visa-related costs and vaccination ",p:103,x:217,y:766,w:335,h:20},
{t:"costs. ",p:103,x:217,y:786,w:47,h:20},
{t:"All Activities  ",p:103,x:575,y:686,w:97,h:20},
{t:"Percentage of actual costs ",p:103,x:891,y:686,w:198,h:20},
{t:"100% of eligible ",p:103,x:1116,y:686,w:124,h:20},
{t:"costs  ",p:103,x:1116,y:706,w:47,h:20},
{t:"Conditional: the ",p:103,x:1277,y:686,w:121,h:20},
{t:"request for financial ",p:103,x:1277,y:706,w:151,h:20},
{t:"support to cover ",p:103,x:1277,y:726,w:125,h:20},
{t:"exceptional costs ",p:103,x:1277,y:746,w:130,h:20},
{t:"must be motivated in ",p:103,x:1277,y:766,w:161,h:20},
{t:"the application form ",p:103,x:1277,y:786,w:152,h:20},
{t:"Full justification of the costs ",p:103,x:1457,y:686,w:210,h:20},
{t:"incurred, copy of ",p:103,x:1457,y:706,w:129,h:20},
{t:"invoices/receipts. ",p:103,x:1457,y:726,w:131,h:20},
{t:"Lumps sums and scales of unit costs – adaptation based on the principle \"country where the Activity takes place\"  ",p:103,x:88,y:835,w:1076,h:22},
{t:"* IMPORTANT! Lump sums and scales of unit costs change according to the country. The applicant must apply the lump sums and scales of unit costs of the country hosting the Activity.  ",p:103,x:88,y:884,w:1563,h:22},
{t:"The amounts applicable per country can be found in the table C) below. Promoters must use the amount in the corresponding column (A, B, C…) and row (country).  ",p:103,x:88,y:907,w:1375,h:22},
{t:"Which costs can be covered under the category exceptional costs?  ",p:103,x:88,y:955,w:635,h:22},
{t:"Exceptional costs eligible for grant are considered: ",p:103,x:88,y:977,w:423,h:22},
{t:"visa and visa-related costs as well as vaccination costs ",p:103,x:126,y:1000,w:455,h:22},
{t:"costs related to participants with special needs. ",p:103,x:126,y:1023,w:397,h:22},
{t:"In the latter cases, the grant may cover, for example, medical visits; health care; additional linguistic training/support; additional preparation; special premises or equipment; additional ",p:103,x:88,y:1045,w:1584,h:22},
{t:"accompanying person; additional personal expenses in the case of economic disadvantage; translation/interpretation.  ",p:103,x:88,y:1068,w:983,h:22},
{t:" ",p:104,x:88,y:73,w:5,h:22},
{t:"99 ",p:104,x:1607,y:1142,w:26,h:24},
{t:"B) Overview of funding rules for Networking Activities ",p:104,x:88,y:117,w:688,h:30},
{t:"Eligible costs ",p:104,x:271,y:193,w:128,h:23},
{t:"Financing ",p:104,x:628,y:183,w:96,h:22},
{t:"mechanism ",p:104,x:620,y:206,w:112,h:22},
{t:"Amount ",p:104,x:848,y:194,w:79,h:22},
{t:"Rule of allocation ",p:104,x:1091,y:194,w:169,h:22},
{t:"Reporting obligations ",p:104,x:1404,y:194,w:208,h:22},
{t:"Activity costs ",p:104,x:88,y:229,w:130,h:22},
{t:"Eligible direct costs ",p:104,x:314,y:229,w:163,h:22},
{t:"- Personnel costs  ",p:104,x:314,y:252,w:152,h:22},
{t:"- Travel costs ",p:104,x:314,y:275,w:117,h:22},
{t:"- Accommodation/food costs ",p:104,x:314,y:297,w:241,h:22},
{t:"- Meetings costs ",p:104,x:314,y:320,w:140,h:22},
{t:"-Publications/translations ",p:104,x:314,y:343,w:212,h:22},
{t:"/information costs  ",p:104,x:314,y:365,w:161,h:22},
{t:"- Dissemination and ",p:104,x:314,y:388,w:170,h:22},
{t:"exploitation of results  ",p:104,x:314,y:411,w:189,h:22},
{t:"- Other costs directly linked to ",p:104,x:314,y:433,w:255,h:22},
{t:"the implementation of the ",p:104,x:314,y:456,w:220,h:22},
{t:"project ",p:104,x:314,y:478,w:63,h:22},
{t:"Eligible indirect costs  ",p:104,x:314,y:524,w:184,h:22},
{t:"(7% of eligible direct costs) ",p:104,x:314,y:546,w:233,h:22},
{t:"Percentage of ",p:104,x:600,y:228,w:120,h:23},
{t:"actual costs  ",p:104,x:600,y:251,w:108,h:23},
{t:"50% total eligible costs  ",p:104,x:771,y:229,w:204,h:22},
{t:"(unless a lower % of EU ",p:104,x:771,y:252,w:206,h:22},
{t:"grant is requested by the ",p:104,x:771,y:275,w:214,h:22},
{t:"applicant). ",p:104,x:771,y:297,w:93,h:22},
{t:"Up to € 20 000  ",p:104,x:771,y:320,w:135,h:22},
{t:"Conditional: objectives and Activity ",p:104,x:1022,y:229,w:294,h:22},
{t:"programme must be clearly outlined ",p:104,x:1022,y:252,w:305,h:22},
{t:"in the application form ",p:104,x:1022,y:275,w:192,h:22},
{t:"Full justification of the costs incurred, ",p:104,x:1347,y:229,w:316,h:22},
{t:"copy of invoices/receipts /travel ",p:104,x:1347,y:252,w:268,h:22},
{t:"tickets (only for direct costs). ",p:104,x:1347,y:275,w:247,h:22},
{t:"Achievements to be described in final ",p:104,x:1347,y:296,w:314,h:23},
{t:"report. ",p:104,x:1347,y:319,w:61,h:23},
{t:"Original signature list of all ",p:104,x:1347,y:343,w:227,h:22},
{t:"participants. ",p:104,x:1347,y:365,w:107,h:22},
{t:" ",p:105,x:88,y:74,w:0,h:1},
{t:"100 ",p:105,x:1053,y:1657,w:36,h:22},
{t:"C)  Lump sums and scales of unit costs ",p:105,x:94,y:88,w:492,h:30},
{t:"The lump sums and scales of unit costs for Action 4.3 are the following: ",p:105,x:88,y:148,w:600,h:22},
{t:"  ",p:105,x:98,y:271,w:10,h:17},
{t:"Food and ",p:105,x:309,y:196,w:91,h:22},
{t:"lodging per ",p:105,x:299,y:219,w:112,h:22},
{t:"participant per ",p:105,x:282,y:242,w:145,h:22},
{t:"night ",p:105,x:328,y:264,w:54,h:22},
{t:"Activity costs ",p:105,x:462,y:230,w:130,h:22},
{t:"Activity costs ",p:105,x:635,y:219,w:130,h:22},
{t:"per participant ",p:105,x:628,y:242,w:145,h:22},
{t:"Training per ",p:105,x:814,y:219,w:120,h:22},
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{t:"Part B - Action 4.3 - Training and networking of those active in youth work and youth organisations   ",p:106,x:175,y:89,w:847,h:22},
{t:"________________________________________________________________________",p:106,x:154,y:108,w:859,h:22},
{t:"How to develop a good project?  ",p:106,x:147,y:176,w:481,h:35},
{t:"The 'Award criteria' table in this sub-Action lists the criteria against which the quality of a project will be assessed. ",p:106,x:147,y:223,w:950,h:22},
{t:"Here are some advices which may help you to develop a good project.  ",p:106,x:147,y:246,w:595,h:22},
{t:" Quality of project design  ",p:106,x:147,y:289,w:331,h:30},
{t:"Quality of the partnership/active involvement of all promoters in the project ",p:106,x:185,y:332,w:726,h:22},
{t:"Smooth and efficient cooperation between promoters is a vital element for the successful development of a ",p:106,x:185,y:355,w:914,h:22},
{t:"project. Promoters must demonstrate the ability to establish and run a cohesive partnership with active ",p:106,x:185,y:377,w:916,h:22},
{t:"involvement of all partners and with common goals to be achieved. In this respect, the following factors ",p:106,x:185,y:400,w:916,h:22},
{t:"should be taken into consideration: the level of networking, cooperation and commitment of each promoter ",p:106,x:185,y:423,w:914,h:22},
{t:"in the project; the profile and background of promoters when the nature or target of the Activity would ",p:106,x:185,y:445,w:916,h:22},
{t:"necessitate the possession of certain qualifications; a clear and commonly agreed definition of roles and ",p:106,x:185,y:468,w:916,h:22},
{t:"tasks of each promoter involved in the project; the capacity of the partnership to ensure effective follow-up ",p:106,x:185,y:491,w:914,h:22},
{t:"and dissemination of the results achieved through the Activity.  ",p:106,x:185,y:513,w:528,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the preparation phase ",p:106,x:185,y:558,w:311,h:22},
{t:"The preparation phase is of crucial importance for the success of a Training and Networking project. During ",p:106,x:185,y:581,w:914,h:22},
{t:"such phase, the promoters should agree on the common theme of the project. They should reflect on ",p:106,x:185,y:604,w:917,h:22},
{t:"division of tasks, Activity programme, working methods, profile of participants, practical arrangements ",p:106,x:185,y:626,w:918,h:22},
{t:"(venue, transfers, accommodations, support material). The preparation phase should furthermore enhance ",p:106,x:185,y:649,w:915,h:22},
{t:"the participants’ involvement in the Activity and prepare them for intercultural encounters with other young ",p:106,x:185,y:672,w:914,h:22},
{t:"people from different backgrounds and cultures. ",p:106,x:185,y:694,w:405,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the Activity programme  ",p:106,x:185,y:742,w:331,h:22},
{t:"The Activity programme should be clearly defined, realistic, balanced and linked to the objectives of the ",p:106,x:185,y:765,w:916,h:22},
{t:"project and of the Youth in Action Programme. ",p:106,x:185,y:787,w:393,h:22},
{t:"Quality of the evaluation phase  ",p:106,x:185,y:833,w:305,h:22},
{t:"In order to make the project and its results more sustainable, promoters and participants are expected to ",p:106,x:185,y:855,w:915,h:22},
{t:"include a final evaluation process. The final evaluation should make it possible to assess whether the ",p:106,x:185,y:878,w:918,h:22},
{t:"objectives of the project have been achieved and the expectations of the promoters and participants have ",p:106,x:185,y:900,w:915,h:22},
{t:"been met. The evaluation should also highlight the learning outcomes. ",p:106,x:185,y:923,w:589,h:22},
{t:"Besides the final evaluation, evaluation sessions before, during and after the Activity are encouraged to ",p:106,x:185,y:968,w:916,h:22},
{t:"ensure the smooth running of the Activity. Evaluation before the Activity should enable promoters to fine-",p:106,x:185,y:991,w:907,h:22},
{t:"tune the project's design, while ongoing evaluation sessions are important in order to receive feedback from ",p:106,x:185,y:1014,w:913,h:22},
{t:"participants and to adapt the Activity programme accordingly. ",p:106,x:185,y:1036,w:517,h:22},
{t:" Quality of project's content and methodology  ",p:106,x:147,y:1080,w:591,h:30},
{t:"Theme of common interest and relevance to the group of participants ",p:106,x:185,y:1122,w:660,h:22},
{t:"The project should have a clearly identified thematic concept, which promoters wish to explore together. The ",p:106,x:185,y:1145,w:913,h:22},
{t:"chosen theme should be agreed together and should reflect interests and needs of participants. The theme ",p:106,x:185,y:1168,w:914,h:22},
{t:"has to be translated into the concrete daily activities of the project.  ",p:106,x:185,y:1190,w:567,h:22},
{t:"Non-formal learning methods applied ",p:106,x:185,y:1236,w:358,h:22},
{t:"The project should follow the principles of non-formal learning. A variety of non-formal learning methods and ",p:106,x:185,y:1258,w:913,h:22},
{t:"techniques may be applied (workshops, role play, outdoor activities, ice-breakers, round-tables, etc.) in order ",p:106,x:185,y:1281,w:913,h:22},
{t:"to address different needs of participants and desired outcomes. In general terms, the project should be ",p:106,x:185,y:1303,w:916,h:22},
{t:"based on an intercultural learning process stimulating creativity, active participation and initiative.  ",p:106,x:185,y:1326,w:820,h:22},
{t:"Active involvement of participants in the project ",p:106,x:185,y:1371,w:460,h:22},
{t:"The daily Activity programme and working methods applied should involve the participants as much as ",p:106,x:185,y:1394,w:917,h:22},
{t:"possible and trigger a learning process. Participants also should be actively involved in the preparation and ",p:106,x:185,y:1417,w:914,h:22},
{t:"evaluation phases of the project. Young people should be able to explore different topics on an equal basis, ",p:106,x:185,y:1439,w:914,h:22},
{t:"regardless of their language abilities or other skills.  ",p:106,x:185,y:1462,w:432,h:22},
{t:"Promotion of social and personal development of participants ",p:106,x:185,y:1507,w:585,h:22},
{t:"The project should enable the participants to acquire self-confidence when they are confronted with new ",p:106,x:185,y:1530,w:915,h:22},
{t:"experiences, attitudes and behaviour; to acquire or cultivate skills, competences and knowledge contributing ",p:106,x:185,y:1552,w:914,h:22},
{t:"to social or personal development. Promoters should pay attention to learning processes triggered during ",p:106,x:185,y:1575,w:915,h:22},
{t:"each phase of the project.  ",p:106,x:185,y:1598,w:228,h:22},
{t:"       ",p:107,x:232,y:136,w:33,h:22},
{t:"102 ",p:107,x:1024,y:1657,w:36,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action - Programme Guide ",p:107,x:229,y:89,w:317,h:22},
{t:"__________________________________________________________________________",p:107,x:192,y:108,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Intercultural dimension ",p:107,x:185,y:157,w:229,h:22},
{t:"The Activity should increase young people's positive awareness of other cultures and support dialogue and ",p:107,x:185,y:180,w:915,h:22},
{t:"intercultural encounters with other young people from different backgrounds and cultures. It should also help ",p:107,x:185,y:203,w:913,h:22},
{t:"to prevent and combat prejudice, racism and all attitudes leading to social exclusion and to develop sense of ",p:107,x:185,y:225,w:913,h:22},
{t:"tolerance and understanding of diversity.  ",p:107,x:185,y:248,w:350,h:22},
{t:"European dimension ",p:107,x:185,y:293,w:197,h:22},
{t:"The project should contribute to the young people’s education process and increase their awareness of the ",p:107,x:185,y:316,w:914,h:22},
{t:"European/international context in which they live. The European dimension of a project could be reflected by ",p:107,x:185,y:338,w:913,h:22},
{t:"the following characteristics: ",p:107,x:185,y:361,w:242,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:107,x:185,y:411,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project fosters young people’s sense of European citizenship and helps them to understand their role ",p:107,x:222,y:406,w:875,h:22},
{t:"as part of the present and future Europe ",p:107,x:222,y:429,w:341,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:107,x:185,y:457,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project reflects a common concern for issues within European society, such as racism, xenophobia, ",p:107,x:222,y:451,w:876,h:22},
{t:"anti-Semitism, drug abuse ",p:107,x:222,y:474,w:223,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:107,x:185,y:502,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project’s theme is linked to EU topics, such as the EU enlargement, the roles and activities of the ",p:107,x:222,y:497,w:877,h:22},
{t:"European institutions, the EU's action in matters affecting young people ",p:107,x:222,y:519,w:599,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:107,x:185,y:547,w:11,h:17},
{t:"the project debates the founding principles of the EU, i.e. the principles of liberty, democracy, respect ",p:107,x:222,y:542,w:877,h:22},
{t:"for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. ",p:107,x:222,y:565,w:546,h:22},
{t:"Quality of project reach  ",p:107,x:147,y:608,w:311,h:30},
{t:"Impact, multiplying effect and follow-up  ",p:107,x:185,y:651,w:392,h:22},
{t:"The impact of a Training and Networking project should not be limited to the participants in the Activity. ",p:107,x:185,y:673,w:915,h:22},
{t:"Promoters should try, as much as possible, to involve other people (from the neighbourhood, local area, etc.) ",p:107,x:185,y:696,w:913,h:22},
{t:"in the project activities.  ",p:107,x:185,y:719,w:205,h:22},
{t:"The project should be framed within a longer-term perspective, and planned with a view to achieve a ",p:107,x:185,y:764,w:917,h:22},
{t:"multiplying effect and sustainable impact. Multiplication is obtained for instance by convincing other actors to ",p:107,x:185,y:787,w:913,h:22},
{t:"use the results of the Activity in a new context. Promoters should identify possible target groups that could ",p:107,x:185,y:809,w:914,h:22},
{t:"act as multipliers (young people, youth workers, media, political leaders, and opinion leaders, EU decision ",p:107,x:185,y:831,w:915,h:23},
{t:"makers) in order to spread project's objectives and results.  ",p:107,x:185,y:854,w:499,h:22},
{t:"Furthermore, promoters and participants are asked to reflect systematically upon possible measures to ",p:107,x:185,y:900,w:917,h:22},
{t:"ensure a follow-up of the project. Will the event be repeated? May a new promoter be involved in a new ",p:107,x:185,y:922,w:915,h:22},
{t:"project? How can discussion on the thematic concept be continued and what could the next steps be? Will it ",p:107,x:185,y:945,w:913,h:22},
{t:"be feasible to plan and carry out new projects under different Actions of the Youth in Action Programme?  ",p:107,x:185,y:968,w:883,h:22},
{t:"Visibility of the project/visibility of Youth in Action Programme  ",p:107,x:185,y:1013,w:605,h:22},
{t:"Promoters should commonly reflect on measures aimed at enhancing the visibility of their project and the ",p:107,x:185,y:1036,w:915,h:22},
{t:"visibility of the Youth in Action Programme in general. The creativity of promoters and participants offers ",p:107,x:185,y:1058,w:915,h:22},
{t:"additional potential for spreading information about the project, as well as the opportunities offered by the ",p:107,x:185,y:1081,w:914,h:22},
{t:"Youth in Action Programme. Visibility and measures mainly occur before and during the implementation of ",p:107,x:185,y:1103,w:915,h:22},
{t:"the project. Such measures can be divided in two broad categories:  ",p:107,x:185,y:1126,w:571,h:22},
{t:"- ",p:107,x:185,y:1177,w:11,h:17},
{t:"Visibility of the project ",p:107,x:222,y:1171,w:190,h:22},
{t:"Promoters and participants should ‘publicise’ the project - as well as its aims and objectives - and ",p:107,x:265,y:1194,w:833,h:22},
{t:"spread the ‘youth